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WR05 WXY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 134,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,453 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 126,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,969 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,844 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,819 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot cracking on offside arb link

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,409 miles

Brake discs rusty

Front wiperblades slightly smeary

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,640 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 WXY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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