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WR05 BXE

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [feathering] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [feathering] (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,557 miles

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

headlamp aim poor

nearside rear tyre uneven wear- inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear - inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,042 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 37,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,328 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 25,328 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 20,284 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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WR05 BXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR05 BXE, 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 WR05 BXE registered?

WR05 BXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is WR05 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 BXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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