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YS05 ZXT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 125,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,916 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,594 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,468 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,755 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 101,592 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,922 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 76,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,585 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,191 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 ZXT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

YS05 ZXT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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