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YS05 ZYN

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,737 mi
Last recorded113,737 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 111,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wiper blades insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,664 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 105,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 97,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,963 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 88,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,937 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre starting to deform and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,348 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,643 miles

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

nsr tyre outer wall cracked and split

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 36,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,005 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 ZYN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

YS05 ZYN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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