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WP05 FCD

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 FCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear park brake effort below expectation

Pass 5 Sep 2017
Fail 31 Aug 2017

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016
Pass 29 Sep 2015
Fail 26 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014
Pass 16 Aug 2013

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012

front number plate seperating

Fail 17 May 2011 115,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 115,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 99,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 77,110 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,522 miles

front brake pads very low.

wiper blades smeary.

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 FCD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

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

Is WP05 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 FCD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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