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WJ05 FXC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,760 miles

Coolant pipe close to exhaust manifold

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

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

General rear underbody corrosion

Rear Nearside and off side trailing arm bushes perrishin

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,760 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant pipe close to exhaust manifold

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

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

General rear underbody corrosion

Rear Nearside and off side trailing arm bushes perrishin

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop adrift

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,478 miles

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

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

Rear Bump stops adrift

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 103,209 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 103,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,822 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 97,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,645 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 76,763 miles

offside front tyre split to inner side wall not exposing ply or cords

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 May 2013 71,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,748 miles

off side front tyre inner side wall perishing with splits,not reaching ply or cords

Pass 10 May 2011 51,655 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 44,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,998 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 FXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ05 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

WJ05 FXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is WJ05 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 FXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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