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WJ05 FWZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,814 mi
Last recorded44,814 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,947 miles

front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,636 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,778 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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WJ05 FWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ05 FWZ, 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 WJ05 FWZ registered?

WJ05 FWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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