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YS05 ZYH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,478 miles

bonnet release catch sticky

chip in n/s of windscreen in swept area but not effecting drivers view of road

clicking noise from both front suspension top mount areas

engine oil level over maximum

noise from engine bay on full lock

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,340 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release catch sticky

chip in n/s of windscreen in swept area but not effecting drivers view of road

clicking noise from both front suspension top mount areas

engine oil level over maximum

noise from engine bay on full lock

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,709 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; New brake pads fitted may require further bedding in ?

Note ; o/s sill moulding fixings missing

Suspension ; Rear coil springs lower mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position after opening with broken cable (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken at lower mount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken at lower mount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes ; Front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s low at 3 mm approx

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 14 %

Brakes ; n/s/r brake pads low 3 mm approx

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Front under guard & o/s sill moulding are insecure

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs lower mounting rubbers deteriorated / incomplete

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear sidewall perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,681 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished but not excessivly.

Offside wiper in poor condition.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,246 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not excessive.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,800 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,101 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 ZYH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

YS05 ZYH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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