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YB54 ZZY

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 ZZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust heat shied insecure

Pass 1 May 2014 108,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,572 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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 13 Mar 2013 97,572 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,253 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,739 miles

o/s/f seat belt quite slow to retract

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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YB54 ZZY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB54 ZZY, 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 YB54 ZZY registered?

YB54 ZZY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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