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YG55 WME

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,732 mi
Last recorded165,732 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 165,732 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 165,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexi (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 160,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

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

PLAY IN RACK INNER JOINTS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 147,694 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 147,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 136,002 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 136,002 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 107,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,821 miles

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

slight free-play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,818 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YG55 WME is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG55 WME, 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 WME is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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