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YK55 WLF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,392 mi
Last recorded167,392 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 167,392 miles

front number plate slightly tarnished also battery warning light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 15 Oct 2016 167,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low and offside front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate slightly tarnished also battery warning light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 15 Oct 2015 151,792 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 151,792 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 128,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,982 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,222 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 101,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WLF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 YK55 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

YK55 WLF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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