MOT Status
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92,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp damaged
Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp damaged
Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall adjacent to Wheel rim damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall adjacent to Wheel rim damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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WJ05 FXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?
WJ05 FXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2005.
Is WJ05 FXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ05 FXL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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