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WN05 GVP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,456 mi
Last recorded202,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 202,456 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side front (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 202,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both front knuckle joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) not working Near side front (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side front (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 183,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 164,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 164,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 144,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,950 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,028 miles

slight play in n/s steering

front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,085 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 69,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,675 miles

Kerb damage to alloy rims/ outer sills obscured by plastic trim/ Exhaust system is corroded/ Front brake discs are worn and pads are very low/ Front tyres are worn on edges/ Rear brake discs are heavly worn and pads are worn very low/ Near side rear

Near side rear tyre is worn on outer edges, very badly cracked and have cuts in sidewall

Pass 30 May 2008 33,425 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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WN05 GVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WN05 GVP, 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 WN05 GVP registered?

WN05 GVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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