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YC55 SZN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

164,356 mi
Last recorded164,356 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 SZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 164,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 157,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 150,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 144,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,657 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,179 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perrished

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perrished

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,930 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,136 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,196 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 SZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YC55 SZN, 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 YC55 SZN registered?

YC55 SZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 SZN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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