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WU55 YNL

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid96,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 101,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 99,298 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 99,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,600 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F edge on engune undertray damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,724 miles

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

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,020 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,248 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid reliability report

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WU55 YNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 96,991 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU55 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU55 YNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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