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YM55 TZC

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 144,804 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,247 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 117,683 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,131 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)

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,614 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 17 Feb 2011 67,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,816 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on shoulders but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,427 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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YM55 TZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YM55 TZC, 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 YM55 TZC registered?

YM55 TZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YM55 TZC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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