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WN55 TYO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 142,389 miles

engine coolant pipe split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,997 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2016 139,997 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 128,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

childs seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

childs seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,364 miles

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

childs seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,364 miles

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

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

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

childs seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 117,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 102,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,333 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 76,333 miles

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

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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WN55 TYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN55 TYO, 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 WN55 TYO registered?

WN55 TYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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