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WR05 BYP

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear rose joints slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 140,723 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 140,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,730 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 106,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,985 miles

front brake dicscs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,985 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake dicscs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,297 miles

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

front brake disc worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre featherd

offside rear handbrake effiecency reading slightly low

rear brake disc pitted

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,471 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges,

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 BYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR05 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

WR05 BYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is WR05 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 BYP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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