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WP54 XYO

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,106 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,574 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 105,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,601 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,601 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 81,463 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 69,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,034 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S & Middle washer jets partially blocked

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP54 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

WP54 XYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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