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YR05 CZC

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 79,614 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 79,608 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor out rigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,806 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigger corroded seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigger corroded seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Heat shields loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,607 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Registration slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Registration slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,483 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front windscreen wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,996 miles

exhaust rear silencer has repair bandage fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

exhaust rear silencer has repair bandage fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust frontpipe flexible joint braiding deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust frontpipe flexible joint braiding deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,441 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,310 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,444 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 CZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YR05 CZC, 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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YR05 CZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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