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YNZ 3260

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,336 mi
Last recorded152,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 3260
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 152,336 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2019 145,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 144,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres split/damaged on inner sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,649 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to the leagal limit and the tred pattern is distorted.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 49,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn close to the leagal limit and the tred pattern is distorted.

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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YNZ 3260 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNZ 3260, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNZ 3260 registered?

YNZ 3260 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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