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WU55 YNB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,482 mi
Last recorded158,482 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 158,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 158,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,971 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,109 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 121,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,779 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,899 miles

Engine Light On

N.S.R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Slight Damage To N.S.R Light Cluster

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,549 miles

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

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

rear tyres tread slightly out of shape

slight play in steering tierods

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres tread slightly out of shape

slight play in steering tierods

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,513 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,200 miles

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

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 YNB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU55 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

WU55 YNB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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