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WR05 WYO

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 142,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads getting down and worn on inner edge

all brake disc faces corroded vehicle not been used

Fail 20 Dec 2016 142,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre treads getting down and worn on inner edge

all brake disc faces corroded vehicle not been used

Pass 30 Oct 2014 139,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy getting weak.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 139,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy getting weak.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front door check straps loose.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,681 miles

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

both rear tyres tread stepping on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front anti-roll-bar links slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,310 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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WR05 WYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 104,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR05 WYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR05 WYO registered?

WR05 WYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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