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WP54 RZF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,091 mi
Last recorded121,091 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 121,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,840 miles

Nearside Rear door dented

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,127 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

h/brake travel could be improved

Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,634 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

h/brake travel could be improved

Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,994 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake discs scored

Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 77,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 59,282 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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WP54 RZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WP54 RZF, 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 WP54 RZF registered?

WP54 RZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is WP54 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 RZF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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