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WP54 RYK

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,430 mi
Last recorded154,430 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 154,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 154,430 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 148,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 148,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2013 143,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 135,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake slightly high

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,611 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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WP54 RYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP54 RYK, 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

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What year was WP54 RYK registered?

WP54 RYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is WP54 RYK safe to buy?

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