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WL05 AUT

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 AUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,854 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2024 85,657 miles

Indicator switch inoperative MAIN BEAM NOT HOLDING POSITION (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Nail in tyre M6 BOLT ()

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED =17%

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,280 miles

Front & rear shockers corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system has a slight leak

Fail 1 Aug 2023 82,280 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear shockers corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf/osf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,540 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf/osf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,840 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 45,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 45,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,850 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear lower outer edge

offside front coil spring fractured lower extreme end

offside rear tyre starting to wear lower inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 36,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,113 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,996 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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WL05 AUT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL05 AUT, 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 WL05 AUT registered?

WL05 AUT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is WL05 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 AUT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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