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WU55 YNK

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,660 mi
Last recorded157,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 157,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr bypass pipe to exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 155,524 miles

headlamps slightly cloudy

o/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,552 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,488 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,488 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,177 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,074 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 YNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

WU55 YNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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