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YS05 ZXV

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 123,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 98,247 miles

n/s rear bump stop rubber is displaced

o/s rear outer brake pad is low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,920 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,680 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 50,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZXV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXV, 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 YS05 ZXV registered?

YS05 ZXV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YS05 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 ZXV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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