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WJ05 WUB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,245 mi
Last recorded141,245 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 141,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,963 miles

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

oil leak and both front tyres worn on inner side

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,907 miles

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

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

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

oil leak and both front tyres worn on inner side

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,309 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,141 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 73,764 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 64,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 64,009 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 51,787 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,803 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 WUB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

WJ05 WUB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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