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WY05 GGY

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY05 GGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 112,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,110 miles

Nearside Rear screw in the tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2025 107,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear screw in the tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,505 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear lower rose bush boots split

headlamps misty

o/s/r pads wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear lower rose bush boots split

headlamps misty

o/s/r pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,253 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut and tyre wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,301 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,587 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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WY05 GGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WY05 GGY, 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 WY05 GGY registered?

WY05 GGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WY05 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WY05 GGY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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