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A23 WER

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,201 mi
Last recorded139,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,201 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 139,201 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition+corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,107 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +exhaust+coil springs+front pipe flexy poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 129,101 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +exhaust+coil springs+front pipe flexy poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front fixie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Fail 15 Dec 2022 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front fixie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear top arms have slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,637 miles

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX ENTRY PIPEWORK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,385 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,190 miles

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,154 miles

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

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,968 miles

Outer SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 92,269 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly worn and close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,616 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,212 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on inner wall

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,995 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / SCUFFED

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,646 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CUT DAMAGE NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,412 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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A23 WER is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A23 WER, 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 A23 WER registered?

A23 WER is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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