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WN55 TYU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,639 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play rear suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play rear suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,650 miles

engine management lamp on

slight play both top rear suspension arms

Fail 19 Mar 2016 127,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

slight play both top rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,452 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seat belts.

rear exhaust heatshild inscure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seat belts.

rear exhaust heatshild inscure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both rear suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,935 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

rear seat belt not tested child seats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sligth play in o/s/r suspension component

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sligth play in o/s/r suspension component

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,766 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)

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 TYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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