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WR05 MEV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 MEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,307 miles

both headlamps misted

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 May 2017 101,405 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE VERY POOR

Fail 4 May 2017 101,405 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE VERY POOR

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,063 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 92,796 miles

front number plate deteriorated

headlamp image poor

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside front shock absorber top mount noisy

offside rear brake pad close to minimum thickness

Pass 21 May 2014 90,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

headlamp image poor

play in nearside steering rack

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 21 May 2014 90,162 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

headlamp image poor

play in nearside steering rack

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 23 May 2013 87,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre close to wear bars

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 May 2013 87,746 miles

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

offside front tyre close to wear bars

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 May 2012 81,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 58,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,239 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front undertray fitted

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 MEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

WR05 MEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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