CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR05 BYU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,824 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,427 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 115,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,951 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,767 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

play in rack

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside and offside front drop link ball joints

Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,766 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

play in rack

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside and offside front drop link ball joints

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,987 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,735 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR05 BYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR05 BYU?

You can check the full history of WR05 BYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR05 BYU registered?

WR05 BYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WR05 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 BYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR05 BYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR05 BYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.