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YK55 WLP

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,078 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front shockers weeping

Offside front anti-roll bar link slight play

Rear suspension needs adjusting

Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,123 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 97,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 90,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,684 miles

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

offside rear top bush from hub to track control arm /slightly worn with play advise

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise full brake service strip/check and clean

wear in both nearside and offside rear hub assembly to tierods bushes causing uneaven tyre wear at rear

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 WLP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLP, 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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YK55 WLP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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