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YR05 CYZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 121,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 118,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 67,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,518 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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YR05 CYZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR05 CYZ, 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 YR05 CYZ registered?

YR05 CYZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 CYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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