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WR05 BYB

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 171,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 166,262 miles

nearside rack tie rod has excessive free play

Fail 15 May 2014 166,155 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

nearside rack tie rod has excessive free play

Pass 30 May 2013 155,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 143,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside outer sille as fitted covers

Pass 6 Jun 2011 135,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,331 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 102,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm at rack end

Pass 22 May 2008 79,027 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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WR05 BYB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR05 BYB, 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 WR05 BYB registered?

WR05 BYB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is WR05 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 BYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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