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YK55 WLA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 139,751 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers not working (no pump noise (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located catching on inner wing when turned & fully extended (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,167 miles

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

n/s top suspension mounting notchy

o/s inner c v boot perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,831 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,143 miles

Dual mass flywheel is worn and noisey

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,143 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Dual mass flywheel is worn and noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,269 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,367 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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YK55 WLA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YK55 WLA, 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 YK55 WLA registered?

YK55 WLA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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