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WR05 BXG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,309 mi
Last recorded108,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 108,309 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front ball joint boots cracking v minor.

front seat belts have slow recoil

jacking pad missing osr.

ns inner cv boot cracking

nsf bearing minor play

nsr suspension joint boot deteriorated.

oil wetness to engine and gearbox area.

os and ns rear spring seat rubbers damaged

osf dip image poor ( fogging to lamp lense )

rear subframe corroding.

suspension noise at nsr

Pass 23 May 2018 99,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,874 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 84,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 60,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,188 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 29,048 miles

REAR PADS WORN LOW

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 BXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

WR05 BXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 BXG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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