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YS05 ZYD

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,974 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 116,960 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,715 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 107,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,292 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 80,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,022 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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YS05 ZYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,788 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS05 ZYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS05 ZYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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