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YA05 WML

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,817 mi
Last recorded140,817 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 140,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 105,034 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2013 98,007 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 89,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 83,136 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 83,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,297 miles

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

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

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

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 WML is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

YA05 WML is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YA05 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 WML shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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