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AF55 WYR

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,348 mi
Last recorded132,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 132,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 132,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 128,340 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2025 128,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,645 miles

Offside Front tyre near wear indicators central band 225 45 17

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,541 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,688 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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AF55 WYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AF55 WYR, 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 AF55 WYR registered?

AF55 WYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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