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WV05 JWU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,210 mi
Last recorded159,210 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 159,210 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 155,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 148,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 148,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,325 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 141,962 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect boh (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,474 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front @3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs (slightly) worn( inner) off disc

front pads (getting )close to limits

nearside front brake disc(slightly) worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,335 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 130,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,128 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,936 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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 15 Feb 2013 89,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,203 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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WV05 JWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV05 JWU, 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 WV05 JWU registered?

WV05 JWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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