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WP54 SFJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,219 mi
Last recorded173,219 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 SFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 173,219 miles

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

Offside windscreen large crack outside swept area

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery slightly loose

both front seat belts retracting just passable

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2017 173,066 miles

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

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

Offside windscreen large crack outside swept area

Rear exhaust shield loose

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery slightly loose

both front seat belts retracting just passable

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 154,045 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2015 149,351 miles

front windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 18 Feb 2015 149,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2014 146,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 142,937 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 142,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 137,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,150 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Feb 2011 125,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,360 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 109,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear hubs slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,185 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smeary

nail in offside rear tyre

play in rear hub top bushes

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,788 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 SFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

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

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