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WN05 GXY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 150,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 139,185 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 139,169 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,021 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 112,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,883 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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)

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 GXY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

WN05 GXY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WN05 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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