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WN55 TXW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,013 miles

osf tyre cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Nov 2011 106,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,656 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,723 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,561 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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WN55 TXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WN55 TXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN55 TXW registered?

WN55 TXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is WN55 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN55 TXW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN55 TXW have outstanding finance?

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