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YB05 ZXR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,223 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,222 miles

Rear both sides tyres are perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall (no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,429 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall (no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 24 May 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,887 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,505 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,859 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YB05 ZXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB05 ZXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB05 ZXR registered?

YB05 ZXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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