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YA05 WMD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,257 mi
Last recorded114,257 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working but still a matched pair of lamps working on the rear

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses going dull (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses going dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working but still a matched pair of lamps working on the rear

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,068 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2021 102,014 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,613 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,217 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 31,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,566 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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YA05 WMD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA05 WMD, 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 YA05 WMD registered?

YA05 WMD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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