MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4-6 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1-2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4-6 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam does not stay when switch operated. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4-6 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1-2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4-6 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front pads slight cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some judder and imbalance on front brakes
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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WP05 FAO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?
WP05 FAO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2005.
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