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WN05 GXE

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,957 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 108,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,017 miles

front brakes showing wear

front lower suspension arms bushes creaking

front top mounting bearsigs slightly stiff [coil springs winding up]

nearside front driveshaft seal seeping

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,661 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)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,661 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,267 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,301 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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 GXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 GXE registered?

WN05 GXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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