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WP05 FAO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 FAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,087 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,470 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,430 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,633 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,589 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,249 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,925 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,295 miles

some judder and imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,014 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2008 22,014 miles

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?

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 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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