MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
stability light on
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YC05 VTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YC05 VTZ, 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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How do I check the history of YC05 VTZ?
You can check the full history of YC05 VTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YC05 VTZ registered?
YC05 VTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is YC05 VTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC05 VTZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC05 VTZ have outstanding finance?
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