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WX54 YBG

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,912 mi
Last recorded124,912 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 YBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 124,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,933 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 122,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,804 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 117,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 111,197 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,298 miles

Advise play in both front track rod ball joints.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack and ball joints

Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

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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WX54 YBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX54 YBG, 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 WX54 YBG registered?

WX54 YBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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