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WN05 GWK

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,804 mi
Last recorded203,804 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 203,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex split (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

eml light on

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 10 May 2018 203,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex split (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

eml light on

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 197,776 miles

crack in screen

engine light on

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

o/s track rod end slight play

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (225/45/17

Fail 9 Mar 2017 196,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flex section leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides front (2.7.2a)

brake pedal non-slip rubber heavily worn and nearly smooth on edge

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 16 May 2016 189,337 miles

Chips and small crack in screen

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 14 May 2016 189,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45WR17 plus badly worn (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Chips and small crack in screen

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2015 175,958 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 17 Apr 2015 175,958 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 154,848 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

N/S headlight beam pattern weak

O/S/R tyre slightly mis-shapen

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,509 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 14 Mar 2013 136,509 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,578 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 114,578 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)

Both front tyres worn to limits

Brake fluid low

O/S inner C.V boot badly perished

O/S washer not working

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,070 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 GWK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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