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WP54 SEY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,745 mi
Last recorded279,745 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 SEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 279,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 279,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 234,040 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2012 234,040 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 173,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 121,933 miles

n/s/f tyre small cracks in tread

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 101,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,686 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 SEY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 SEY, 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 WP54 SEY registered?

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

Is WP54 SEY safe to buy?

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