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WX54 YBU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 YBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 163,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 163,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 159,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 154,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 144,814 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 144,814 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 122,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED/LIPPED

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,361 miles

Advise front brake pads low and brake discs lipped and worn.

Advise front number plate damaged.

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,359 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise front brake pads low and brake discs lipped and worn.

Advise front number plate damaged.

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,934 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,933 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,132 miles

petrol cap damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,442 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,712 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,265 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,238 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,233 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,561 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 30,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 94w all others are 91w

rear no. plate is stained

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,736 miles

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

n/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 94w all others are 91w

rear no. plate is stained

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WX54 YBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WX54 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

WX54 YBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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