MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR SHOCKERS TOP FIXING MOUNTING CORRODED
WEAR AT STEERING KNUCKLE
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
REAR SHOCKERS TOP FIXING MOUNTING CORRODED
WEAR AT STEERING KNUCKLE
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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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YG55 ZWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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