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YS05 ZXH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,606 mi
Last recorded188,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 188,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 179,917 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 179,917 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Wiper rubber split

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Oct 2014 163,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 162,781 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 130,190 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 90,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,974 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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YS05 ZXH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS05 ZXH, 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 YS05 ZXH registered?

YS05 ZXH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 ZXH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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