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WU55 YMY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,916 mi
Last recorded116,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 116,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 116,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 116,377 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 114,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,154 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,262 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,790 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,473 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 YMY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU55 YMY registered?

WU55 YMY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is WU55 YMY safe to buy?

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