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WX54 YBZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper control arms at the hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper control arms at the hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 132,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,388 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 97,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 97,601 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,575 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt lazy to retract

offside front tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt lazy to retract

offside front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,877 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,368 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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WX54 YBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

WX54 YBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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