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WU05 YNX

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,596 mi
Last recorded191,596 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 191,596 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 191,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 168,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers poor

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full examination of adult belt

offside headlamp back cover displaced

fluid leak from steering rack and play in both inner rack joints .free play in steering system on maximum allowable

Fail 16 Nov 2012 168,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers poor

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full examination of adult belt

offside headlamp back cover displaced

fluid leak from steering rack and play in both inner rack joints .free play in steering system on maximum allowable

Pass 2 Nov 2011 139,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,345 miles

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

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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WU05 YNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 96,991 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 YNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU05 YNX registered?

WU05 YNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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