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WN05 GWZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,723 mi
Last recorded114,723 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,723 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,770 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,770 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,844 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,455 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,455 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 65,348 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 55,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 38,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 28,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,668 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,915 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 GWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

WN05 GWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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