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WR05 BXU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,454 mi
Last recorded152,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 152,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 152,450 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 151,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 149,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 147,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 146,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 135,622 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2016 130,932 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,661 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,041 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 115,264 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,610 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,032 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,787 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,065 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 BXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

WR05 BXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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