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WJ05 WUP

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 122,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,571 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,786 miles

all brake discs corroding

cracks in front windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroding

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,756 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,960 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,611 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,283 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,451 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake pads very low.

slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,827 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

WJ05 WUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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