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WX54 YCB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 YCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013
Fail 29 May 2013 205,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2012 199,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

indicator/main beam switch worn

wires insecure n/s/f

Pass 17 Mar 2011 195,381 miles

may have fuel leak

o/s/f body damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 150,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 118,554 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YCB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

WX54 YCB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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