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WJ55 SYC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 SYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre box corroded and separating

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside radiator supports corroded

Nearside and Offside rear hubs corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nearside and Offside Sub-frame mounting brackets corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and has a minor lea of exhaust gases

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 107,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust centre box corroded and separating

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside radiator supports corroded

Nearside and Offside rear hubs corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nearside and Offside Sub-frame mounting brackets corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and has a minor lea of exhaust gases

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,687 miles

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

Exhaust centre box corroded and separating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges , Tread depth at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside radiator support corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges,Tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,067 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded and separating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , DEVOID of tread on inner edge ,Tread depth at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 99,067 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre box corroded and separating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , DEVOID of tread on inner edge ,Tread depth at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Water in spare wheel area

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low Also Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Water in spare wheel area

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear , Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear , Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,071 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly scrubbed inside but not to be considered as full depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE = 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly scrubbed inside but not to be considered as full depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,173 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly scrubbed inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,495 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly scrubbed inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 44,439 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,108 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc/s slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,422 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,721 miles

tamar tag (official) positioned unusually low in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

tamar tag (official) positioned unusually low in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,247 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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WJ55 SYC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WJ55 SYC, 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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WJ55 SYC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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