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YE05 WFK

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,327 mi
Last recorded172,327 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 172,327 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 172,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 172,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r Tyre stepped on inner edge and perished

o/s/r tyre perished and cut

oil leak

oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 1 May 2015 158,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 158,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 129,099 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 129,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,780 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure .

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 117,780 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure .

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 114,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides skirt cover fitted

near side front obligatory mirror cover damage

near side front wheel arch area slightly damage

offside fornt anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

Fail 6 Aug 2011 114,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides skirt cover fitted

near side front obligatory mirror cover damage

near side front wheel arch area slightly damage

offside fornt anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,766 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,898 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,816 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,972 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,972 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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YE05 WFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE05 WFK, 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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YE05 WFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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