MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
front brake disc worn
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
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
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WN05 GWK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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