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YS05 ZYY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 155,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 150,823 miles

2x rear lamps damaged

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade slit on end

slight exhaust blow on flex pipe

slight play in 2x front stirring arms

Fail 15 May 2018 150,823 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

2x rear lamps damaged

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade slit on end

slight exhaust blow on flex pipe

slight play in 2x front stirring arms

Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

play in rack ends

rear lamps damaged

rear shocker top brackets corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in rack ends

rear lamps damaged

rear shocker top brackets corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads/discs worn

keep check on front tyre depths

keep check on o/s rear tyre depth

o/s front s/belt slow to retract

o/s rear shocker top mountain damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2016 131,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads/discs worn

keep check on front tyre depths

keep check on o/s rear tyre depth

o/s front s/belt slow to retract

o/s rear shocker top mountain damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,018 miles

bottom steering knuckle rusty

keep check on n/s rear tyre depth

n/s rear lamp damaged

slight damage to n/s cv boot

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,018 miles

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

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

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

bottom steering knuckle rusty

keep check on n/s rear tyre depth

n/s rear lamp damaged

slight damage to n/s cv boot

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,847 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged

rear shocker top mounts corroded

slight exhaust blow on flexy

Fail 4 Jul 2014 106,847 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear lamp damaged

rear shocker top mounts corroded

slight exhaust blow on flexy

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s seat belt slightly slow to retract

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,221 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s seat belt slightly slow to retract

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,493 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,035 miles

osr tyre very slight bulge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YS05 ZYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

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

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