CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK55 FWE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,877 miles

Advise oil leak

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise oil leak

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 13 May 2021 84,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 84,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 78,599 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,842 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 71,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,406 miles

battery light on dash

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall small cut

Fail 4 Jul 2015 68,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery light on dash

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall small cut

Pass 22 May 2014 65,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2014 65,789 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

heat sheild above rear silencer insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 59,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,301 miles

slight movement off side and near side front rack arms

Pass 19 May 2010 39,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,016 miles

slight play in o/s rack ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,063 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK55 FWE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc 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 WK55 FWE, 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

How do I check the history of WK55 FWE?

You can check the full history of WK55 FWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK55 FWE registered?

WK55 FWE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is WK55 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 FWE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK55 FWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK55 FWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.