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WN05 GWC

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

229,261 mi
Last recorded229,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 229,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 219,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2021 211,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2021 211,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both wing indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 203,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 195,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 188,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 182,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 177,319 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 171,866 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 166,529 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 166,526 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 159,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 159,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 155,522 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 29 Jul 2011 149,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 149,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 128,875 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2010 128,872 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 95,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 GWC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

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

Is WN05 GWC safe to buy?

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