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YR05 CZG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,681 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,515 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 58,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,430 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,691 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,734 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,721 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 CZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZG, 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 YR05 CZG registered?

YR05 CZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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