MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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 ()
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 ()
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YS05 ZXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS05 ZXJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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