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WR05 WXN

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,733 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,839 miles

Oil leakage - unable to fully inspect - under shield fitted

Slight play in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

Oil leakage - unable to fully inspect - under shield fitted

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Slight play in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,229 miles

ns gearbox oil seal has slight leak

nsr tyre going out of shape on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in ns steering rack end

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,864 miles

nsf anti roll bar link has slight play in a lower ball joint

nsf driveshaft oil seal has slight fluid leak

nsf steering rack end ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,465 miles

osr brake has slight bind

front exhaust flexi section worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,768 miles

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

flywheel noisy

very slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,108 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 WXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

WR05 WXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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