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WJ05 WUU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 98,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2024 98,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 78,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,491 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Generalised corrosion to under vehicle body and suspension components.

Nearside Front Seatbelt retraction mechanism slow in operation but does satisfactorily operate.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion - ALL (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emissions limit only just met.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,976 miles

Both number plates separating: advise to replace

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and stepped on inner edge: needs tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,964 miles

Nearside Rear top arm bush has slight play in it: advise only

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and stepped on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,876 miles

Front tyres on 2.5mm: advise to replace

N/S/R tyre on 3mm and stepped on inner edge: advise tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,594 miles

Slight play in N/S/R top arm bush.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,430 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,180 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 WUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 WUU registered?

WJ05 WUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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