MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to front number plate
uneven wear on rear tyres
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
damage to front number plate
uneven wear on rear tyres
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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