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WP54 XYK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,950 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 130,946 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,741 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,057 miles

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

corrosion on front coil springs

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded inner face

Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

corrosion on front coil springs

different size tyres fitted front and rear front ( 205/60/15 ) rear ( 215/60/15 )

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded inner face

Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,351 miles

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

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

both steering rack arms have slight play in them

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,478 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front number plate

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

oil level too high

wipers are slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,424 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 28 Feb 2009 58,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,515 miles

Both front tyres close to limits

rear pads getting low

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WP54 XYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 WP54 XYK, 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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WP54 XYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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