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WR05 BXX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,378 mi
Last recorded167,378 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 167,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 167,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,839 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount of play.

front exhaust flex pipe leak small amount of gas, should replace.

nearside front shock absorber has been seeping oil, marginal pass.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 129,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount of play.

front exhaust flex pipe leak small amount of gas, should replace.

nearside front shock absorber has been seeping oil, marginal pass.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,541 miles

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

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

nearside front inner drivershaft gaiter perishing.

nearside rear brake binding- brake service is required.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn -should replace.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,541 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

nearside front inner drivershaft gaiter perishing.

nearside rear brake binding- brake service is required.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn -should replace.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills covered

Fail 8 Oct 2012 97,912 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills covered

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,814 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,871 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WR05 BXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR05 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

WR05 BXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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