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YS05 ZYW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,577 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake pad anti-rattle spring not fitted correctly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,971 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt fully

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,223 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 ZYW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

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