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WN55 TZW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,204 mi
Last recorded164,204 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 164,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 164,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 158,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 151,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 142,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 132,183 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,986 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC'S RUST

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,580 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 TZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

WN55 TZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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