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YL05 YZZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,637 mi
Last recorded188,637 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 188,637 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 183,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all springs corroded

rubber bushes perished

Fail 12 Nov 2018 183,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

all springs corroded

rubber bushes perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 174,755 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 174,666 miles

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

Engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 164,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 152,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,901 miles

NSF & OSF Headlamps fitted with beam adapters

Fail 14 Nov 2014 130,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2012 104,300 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing abnormally on inner edge

slight play in front wheels

Fail 14 Apr 2009 80,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing abnormally on inner edge

slight play in front wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,326 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract but does do eventually

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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YL05 YZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL05 YZZ, 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 YL05 YZZ registered?

YL05 YZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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