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WU05 YPE

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,146 mi
Last recorded171,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 171,146 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 163,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 163,395 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 129,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,166 miles

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 13 Aug 2010 100,096 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 100,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,030 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack arm

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

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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WU05 YPE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 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 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 YPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WU05 YPE registered?

WU05 YPE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 YPE shows 11 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.

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