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WR05 WXO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill(floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,877 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer edge on disc rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside outer stop light not working, using inner lamp as temp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer edge on disc rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved on screen ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear upper banana shaped arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved on screen ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc been heated up to possible seized brake caliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear upper banana shaped arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,393 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside rears possible calipers, cables seem to be free (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,880 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing offside and nearside rear banana arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing offside and nearside rear banana arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 52,430 miles

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

coil spring broken offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,428 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,645 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,949 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,339 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,572 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 WXO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

WR05 WXO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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