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YG55 WMU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,319 miles

discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,228 miles

Nearside Front 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 starting to crack

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,894 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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YG55 WMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WMU, 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 YG55 WMU registered?

YG55 WMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YG55 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 WMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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