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YK55 WLU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,957 mi
Last recorded145,957 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 145,957 miles

Offside Front Upper shock tower corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 141,371 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

oil leak on gear box

Fail 20 Aug 2024 141,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

oil leak on gear box

Pass 27 Jul 2023 135,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 131,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,643 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,811 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 115,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 114,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,698 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 112,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 108,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,571 miles

n/s/r shocker casing corroded..o/s/f tyre side wall repair..n/s/r tyre side wall repair

Pass 20 May 2015 93,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 93,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2013 82,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2012 77,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,090 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,865 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven wear

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,412 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)

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 WLU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

YK55 WLU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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