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YA05 WMU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,783 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,205 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,957 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,956 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,543 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,034 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,179 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,179 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,540 miles

nearside front tyre is low on its outer edge

slight play in the steering system

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 WMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WMU, 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 YA05 WMU registered?

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

Is YA05 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 WMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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