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WN05 GWY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,902 mi
Last recorded130,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,902 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 130,897 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 116,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,855 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 87,965 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,089 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 GWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

WN05 GWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is WN05 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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