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WU55 YNY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,867 mi
Last recorded108,867 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 99,787 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cut

Fail 7 May 2013 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 87,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,090 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 YNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

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

Is WU55 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 YNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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