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WN55 TYP

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,633 mi
Last recorded204,633 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 204,633 miles

headlight image deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2017 204,632 miles

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

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

headlight image deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 199,998 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 199,998 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 178,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 178,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 159,350 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight conversion fitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Dec 2014 159,348 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight conversion fitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Dec 2013 147,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 132,464 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edges and feathered, may cause tyre noise/ drone.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,024 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 115,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,933 miles

offside front seat belt webbing has to be pushed back in to reel

Fail 15 Dec 2010 103,931 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front seat belt webbing has to be pushed back in to reel

Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,609 miles

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

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

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 TYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

WN55 TYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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