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WN05 GXR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,029 mi
Last recorded202,029 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 202,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 202,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 198,138 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 198,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 192,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 185,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 62,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,447 miles

eml light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,836 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,108 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

slight play n/s/f antirole bar drop link

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,492 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 GXR 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 82.4%.

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 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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

WN05 GXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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