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YS54 TZR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,768 mi
Last recorded170,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 TZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 170,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 168,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,674 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 166,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 164,204 miles

Rear rear axle frame corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 163,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 163,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferule attached to suspension leg. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top of shock absorber is detached from mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Heat shield above rear exhaust silencer loose and sat on top of silencer.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 163,138 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 163,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear and centre exhaust heat shields loose from mounts.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,040 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 111,340 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,935 miles

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,022 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,975 miles

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

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

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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YS54 TZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YS54 TZR, 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 YS54 TZR registered?

YS54 TZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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