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WN05 GXW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,707 mi
Last recorded185,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 185,707 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 181,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 176,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 176,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 172,336 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 168,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,942 miles

free play at steering wheel

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

play in both front track rods

Pass 3 Sep 2012 158,789 miles

front brake discs wear/rusty

front brakes imbalanced

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link rods wear

n/s & o/s rear amber indicators fading

n/s & o/s steering arms wear

n/s/r caliper handbrake arm not fully returning to stop

o/s/r tyre 3mm/perished/punctured/shoulder wear

o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush wear

Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,900 miles

n/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm and has cuts to outer wall

o/s/f brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2011 136,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod has play

n/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm and has cuts to outer wall

o/s/f brake discs rusty

steering feels heavey on lock to lock checks

Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,832 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 18 May 2009 113,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 11,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 84,886 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 GXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

WN05 GXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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