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YG55 WLR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,512 mi
Last recorded186,512 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 186,512 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to temp gaging reading hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexipipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

front pads wearing thin

front subframe corroded not excessive

gearbox oii leak

minor exhaust leak front flexipipe

rear subframe corroded not excessive

Pass 19 May 2023 176,282 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 176,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 159,029 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 130,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 130,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,103 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wipers do not park correctly when used on the wash facility

Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure supporting bracket has part of the casting missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber is noisy in operation

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wipers do not park correctly when used on the wash facility

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,266 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,752 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YG55 WLR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG55 WLR, 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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YG55 WLR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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