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WU55 YPC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,431 miles

Cannot see front or rear brake pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smear

Fail 22 Oct 2011 78,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cannot see front or rear brake pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smear

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,125 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 22 Sep 2008 56,589 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 YPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU55 YPC registered?

WU55 YPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is WU55 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 YPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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