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WN55 TZL

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,948 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 119,900 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 117,133 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 114,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush May just need tightening up? (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Consider replacing! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,876 miles

Nearside Front Side light dim

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,338 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and osr jacking rubbers missing!

osf tyre wearing on edges!

Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and osr jacking rubbers missing!

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,767 miles

Both o/s jack rubbers missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perrishing. Also slight stepping on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,257 miles

Lower engine/sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs corroding

osr tyre has cut on inner sidewall? no canvas showing.Advised replace??

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,148 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,935 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 TZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

WN55 TZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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