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WU55 YMX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 125,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,344 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,151 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 82,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 76,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,297 miles

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

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

o.s.r light lens broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,297 miles

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

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

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

o.s.r light lens broken

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,515 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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WU55 YMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU55 YMX, 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 WU55 YMX registered?

WU55 YMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WU55 YMX safe to buy?

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