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WN05 GWP

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,353 mi
Last recorded197,353 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 197,353 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 197,312 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 182,387 miles

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

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 161,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 144,962 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,678 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 130,678 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 122,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,932 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inside edge.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,937 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape.

n/s/f tyre down too 2mm.

o/s/f tyre down too 2.5mm.

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 GWP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

WN05 GWP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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