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YE54 ZTL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 ZTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Top mount corroded

Offside Rear Top mount corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 102,426 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Pads are wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Pads are wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,289 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,114 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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YE54 ZTL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YE54 ZTL, 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 YE54 ZTL registered?

YE54 ZTL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is YE54 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 ZTL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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