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WN05 GVY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,981 mi
Last recorded213,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 213,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 208,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 208,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 27 Jun 2015 191,826 miles

exhaust leak from front flex

Fail 27 Jun 2015 191,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust flex blowing

nearside front pads worn close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 175,714 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 175,292 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,340 miles

both headlamp images poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 150,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 146,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 121,121 miles

both front tyres low on tread (Event 225/45 R17 94W Extra Load)

very slight play in steering nearside - suspect inner track rod ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,483 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 GVY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN05 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

WN05 GVY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is WN05 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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