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WN05 GXO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 94,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,810 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,242 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

wear in both inner rack

Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

wear in both inner rack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,442 miles

wear in both inner rack

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre treads going out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,229 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre treads going out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,937 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape.

slight wear in both inner rack.

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,014 miles

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake pads low

slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,450 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges(raised tread)

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge(raised tread)

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 GXO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

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

Is WN05 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GXO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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