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WK05 YRR

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,516 mi
Last recorded173,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 YRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,516 miles

corrosion to much of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2020 160,180 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 160,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 150,308 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 150,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,599 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 126,021 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 120,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,935 miles

all 4 brake discs, have wear lip.

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel.

n/s/r outer tail lamp, faulty.

noise from upper steering column, turning lock to lock.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,378 miles

wear in o/s/f rack end

front tyres inner walls split

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,874 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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WK05 YRR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK05 YRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK05 YRR?

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What year was WK05 YRR registered?

WK05 YRR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WK05 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 YRR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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