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WN55 UAC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UAC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake dust cover corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 137,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Dec 2024 136,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 133,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some evidence offside front brake getting hot

Fail 3 Nov 2022 133,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some evidence offside front brake getting hot

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,728 miles

Exhaust heatshield deterioating

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield deterioating

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield deterioating

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,199 miles

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Wiper blades could be improved

Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,196 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,708 miles

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Fail 27 Nov 2018 122,708 miles

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,809 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating & Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,754 miles

Front brakes deterioating

Fail 12 Nov 2016 115,752 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,101 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

o/s front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,135 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,054 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,684 miles

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

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 UAC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

WN55 UAC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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