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YE05 WFV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,368 mi
Last recorded120,368 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,995 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamps flash when in the off position

Offside front spring touching on body

Fail 24 Oct 2013 69,010 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamps flash when in the off position

Offside front spring touching on body

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,331 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 38,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,313 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 WFV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

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

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