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WP05 EXS

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 94,940 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 May 2022 94,940 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 84,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 84,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,365 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,351 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,173 miles

n/s/r bumper reflector broken

nail in n/s/r tyre

wear in n/s/r top outer arm bush

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,631 miles

n/s/r reflector broken.

wear in n/s/r top outer arm bush.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,564 miles

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

n/s/r reflector broken.

wear in n/s/r top outer arm bush.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,602 miles

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

rear discs scored

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,228 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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WP05 EXS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP05 EXS, 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 WP05 EXS registered?

WP05 EXS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WP05 EXS safe to buy?

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