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WR05 WXU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,625 mi
Last recorded207,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 207,625 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 207,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 195,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 179,936 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 179,579 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 162,132 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 162,132 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 144,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

slight play detected in bothside front inner rack arms

snow tyres fitted to bothside front

Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR05 WXU?

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What year was WR05 WXU registered?

WR05 WXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is WR05 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 WXU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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