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YE05 WFN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,715 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,792 miles

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2012 100,599 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)

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

clip on fuel filter broken/cable tied on

front exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre cracked on tread

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres scrubbing off on outside edges

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres scrubbing off on outside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,844 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 63,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,713 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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 WFN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFN, 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 YE05 WFN registered?

YE05 WFN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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