MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit result 0.51m-1 limit 0.50m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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WN05 GXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?
WN05 GXL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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