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YK55 WLZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,275 mi
Last recorded148,275 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 148,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,118 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 136,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,467 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,467 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,352 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,157 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,151 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,151 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,325 miles

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 WLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

YK55 WLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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