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WN55 TZG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,684 mi
Last recorded231,684 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 231,684 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 231,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 210,716 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 210,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 199,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 199,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 188,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 176,185 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 176,177 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 165,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 153,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 143,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 143,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,165 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 100,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,637 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 82,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,058 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 TZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WN55 TZG, 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 WN55 TZG registered?

WN55 TZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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