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YE05 WFO

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 64,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,690 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,039 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,534 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,838 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,516 miles

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,516 miles

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

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,149 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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YE05 WFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE05 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

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

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