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YS05 ZXX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,631 mi
Last recorded165,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 165,631 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 165,631 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,584 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 124,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 124,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,504 miles

Front front headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear back box mount rubbers badly splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 122,504 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear back box mount rubbers badly splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,665 miles

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

front nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 112,479 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty, brown in colour (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm play in bush hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm play in bush hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

binnacle cracked

headlamp switch insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

binnacle cracked

headlamp switch insecure

oil light on

vehicle requires 4wa

Pass 12 May 2016 103,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,652 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

offside rear tyre - nail in tread and several cuts

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,429 miles

rear tyres showing wear

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres showing wear

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,940 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,782 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 ZXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

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

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