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WN05 GWD

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,408 mi
Last recorded93,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,836 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,931 miles

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,652 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,400 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear pads low

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 GWD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN05 GWD, 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

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What year was WN05 GWD registered?

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

Is WN05 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GWD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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