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WP54 XWY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,926 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,200 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 3,898 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 3,865 miles

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

cuts nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 2,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 1,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 939 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 XWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP54 XWY registered?

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

Is WP54 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 XWY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP54 XWY have outstanding finance?

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