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YG55 ZWL

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,000 mi
Last recorded157,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 157,000 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 153,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket retaining trailing arm front bush corroded replacement imminent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket retaining trailing axle front bush corroded replacement imminent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 147,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket retaining trailing arm front bush corroded replacement imminent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket retaining trailing axle front bush corroded replacement imminent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,999 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2015 127,264 miles

REAR SHOCKERS TOP FIXING MOUNTING CORRODED

WEAR AT STEERING KNUCKLE

Fail 4 Sep 2015 127,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR SHOCKERS TOP FIXING MOUNTING CORRODED

WEAR AT STEERING KNUCKLE

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,422 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 99,421 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,091 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,588 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,330 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 ZWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YG55 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

YG55 ZWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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