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WG55 GTZ

2005 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,970 mi
Last recorded141,970 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GTZ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,970 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strutt mount bearing is rough when rotataed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 138,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper strutt mount bearing is rough when rotataed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,617 miles

Offside Front Lower sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,395 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,206 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,333 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,331 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,323 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,046 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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WG55 GTZ is a 2005 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 GTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG55 GTZ registered?

WG55 GTZ is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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