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YG55 ZWU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,251 mi
Last recorded119,251 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,237 miles

o/s front tyre near limit and worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,841 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,955 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,139 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG55 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

YG55 ZWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 ZWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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