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YS05 ZXJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,590 mi
Last recorded154,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,590 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 140,793 miles

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

Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2020 140,793 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,244 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2019 134,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 127,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 127,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 111,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,859 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,830 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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YS05 ZXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YS05 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

YS05 ZXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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