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YU05 TRZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,012 mi
Last recorded165,012 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret(under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 5 Mar 2020 161,952 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded just above spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 152,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 139,941 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,793 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,570 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,752 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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YU05 TRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YU05 TRZ, 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 YU05 TRZ registered?

YU05 TRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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