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YS05 ZYV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,574 mi
Last recorded129,574 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,574 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,690 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 ZYV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS05 ZYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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