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YE55 VSZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,389 mi
Last recorded139,389 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear one of 3 bolts fastening bracket to body for stabiliser bar (convertible) is snapped

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and bald in places on inner edge is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 139,386 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever ratchet release button/handle grip falls apart when operated locking lever in up/on position (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed split approx 3 inches exposing cord and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear one of 3 bolts fastening bracket to body for stabiliser bar (convertible) is snapped

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and bald in places on inner edge is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 126,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake lever button doesnt workn and falls to pieces in use (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener and phone mount in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split badly sidewall onto tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake not tested due to lever inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 112,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front arm at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A Chipped (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 24 May 2016 110,185 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,467 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,434 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,434 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,442 miles

damage to front number plate

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

damage to front number plate

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,850 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 21,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YE55 VSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE55 VSZ, 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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YE55 VSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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