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WN54 MVW

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,810 mi
Last recorded158,810 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 MVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 158,810 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 150,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 141,494 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 141,486 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,074 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres perished but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,245 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 121,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,467 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,902 miles

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

offside rear light glass cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear light glass cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,467 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and on wear bars in places

n/s/r disc out true

o/s/f worn out outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,678 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,542 miles

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WN54 MVW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WN54 MVW, 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 WN54 MVW registered?

WN54 MVW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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