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WP05 EZZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,848 mi
Last recorded178,848 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 178,848 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 149,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,141 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 142,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear road spring mounting

Offside Rear road spring mount

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,571 miles

play in nearside rear arm upper bush

slight play in offside front steering arm balljoint

slight play in offside rear arm upper bush

Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,566 miles

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

play in nearside rear arm upper bush

slight play in offside front steering arm balljoint

slight play in offside rear arm upper bush

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,721 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,727 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

wear in both inner rack.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,068 miles

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

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 76,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 43,585 miles

rear tyres getting low and starting to go out of shape.

very slight wear in o/s inner rack joint.

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 EZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 WP05 EZZ, 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 EZZ registered?

WP05 EZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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