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YG55 ZWJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 133,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres showing cracks across tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,303 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stability program light on, on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,853 miles

225/45/17W

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,719 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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YG55 ZWJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG55 ZWJ, 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 YG55 ZWJ registered?

YG55 ZWJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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