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WP54 RZG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,530 mi
Last recorded183,530 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 183,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 169,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 161,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 14 May 2013 161,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 23 May 2012 144,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 144,273 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 124,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,708 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,677 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

WP54 RZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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