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WU55 YOV

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,639 mi
Last recorded122,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,263 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pads worn unevely

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pads worn unevely

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,524 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,062 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,599 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YOV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

WU55 YOV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WU55 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 YOV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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