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YE05 WGJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,596 mi
Last recorded141,596 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 141,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 141,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 136,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,913 miles

front flexy small blow

Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,336 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,973 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELY REYRACION SLOW

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,671 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,307 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 91,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,856 miles

engine light on

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 WGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

YE05 WGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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