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WU55 YNG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,727 mi
Last recorded185,727 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 185,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 185,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,265 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

slight front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,445 miles

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism

Fail 8 Oct 2021 162,445 miles

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

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism

Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,457 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 151,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 141,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 129,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,467 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 YNG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

WU55 YNG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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