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YG55 WSR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WSR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,160 miles

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,097 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 152,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 145,527 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,640 miles

Slight wear on Nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

Pass 21 May 2018 114,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured with heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 107,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 100,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 80,603 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres feathering on outer edges advise tracking check ?

slight tear in n/s rear tyre ?

Pass 28 May 2013 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,717 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 WSR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WSR, 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 WSR registered?

YG55 WSR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 WSR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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