MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
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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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WR05 WXO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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