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WR05 WXG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 5 Jul 2017 86,047 miles

slight play in offside front and nearside front steering rack knuckles

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,776 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,393 miles

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,369 miles

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

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

drivers side rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,600 miles

advise cuts on n/s/rear & o/s/rear tyre side walls but not down to cords

Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,600 miles

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

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

advise cuts on n/s/rear & o/s/rear tyre side walls but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,499 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 WXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

WR05 WXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 WXG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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