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YC54 DZP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,003 mi
Last recorded156,003 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 DZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 156,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 152,993 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 149,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,652 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked around tread

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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YC54 DZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC54 DZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 DZP registered?

YC54 DZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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