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WJ55 ZXU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ZXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,938cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,699 miles

long travel at park brake lever

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,668 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,307 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,378 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,754 miles

o/s/f anti roll barlinkage has slight play

o/s/f headlight dimmer than n/s/f

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 81,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 77,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,525 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing but system is still supported fine for the test.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,444 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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WJ55 ZXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJ55 ZXU, 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 WJ55 ZXU registered?

WJ55 ZXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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