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YB05 ZXX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,492 mi
Last recorded110,492 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Nov 2019 110,481 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible character incomplete (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,610 miles

both front headlight beam images poor

slight corrosion front subframe

slight play offside front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,966 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating offside inner + nearside outer stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2013 51,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,221 miles

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,689 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 ZXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

YB05 ZXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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