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YC55 CDZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,234 mi
Last recorded158,234 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 158,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 158,230 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 149,047 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 149,047 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 141,776 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,305 miles

chip n/s screen

rear brake pads bit worn

Fail 5 Nov 2013 129,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chip n/s screen

rear brake pads bit worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,180 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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YC55 CDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 YC55 CDZ, 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 YC55 CDZ registered?

YC55 CDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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