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WR05 WYD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,282 mi
Last recorded155,282 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 155,282 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 155,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun strip (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake clamp fitted to brake hose (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Sills not checked side skirts fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,178 miles

Front Flexie Joint In Poor Condition

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

Over-Sills Fitted Obscuring Some Conponents

Undercovers Fitted Obscuring Some Conponents

Upper Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

O/S wiper blade split at ends .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 126,546 miles

both beam patterns are poor

play to both front drop links

Pass 19 Jun 2012 118,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,598 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 WYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

WR05 WYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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