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WN55 TZH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 106,982 miles

Offside Wiper linkage worn

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2023 106,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wiper linkage worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

wiper linkages worn

Fail 11 Apr 2022 104,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

wiper linkages worn

Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,629 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 99,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 99,014 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,969 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,966 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 97,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 61,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 46,772 miles

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

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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WN55 TZH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

WN55 TZH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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