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WJ05 WVA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,007 mi
Last recorded152,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 152,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 152,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,677 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 150,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,686 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,446 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,767 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,453 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,453 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,346 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked and 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 127,345 miles

Brake fluid contaminated almost black (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked and 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,895 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 121,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,232 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,989 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 WVA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

WJ05 WVA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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