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WN05 GXF

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

236,815 mi
Last recorded236,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 236,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 220,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 220,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 217,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise e m light on

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 217,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise e m light on

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 204,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise changing brake pads now.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 204,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise changing brake pads now.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 180,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 180,849 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

engine has missfire

no plate lamps dim

Pass 20 Mar 2012 159,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 159,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,913 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joint o/s.

slight play in n/s steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 74,913 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in inner steering rack ball joint o/s.

slight play in n/s steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WN05 GXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

WN05 GXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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