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WV05 JWW

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 136,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front steering rack side arm has play in the joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,317 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,170 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 84,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 78,440 miles

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

NSR TYRE CRACKING NO CHORDS SHOWING

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,106 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 JWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV05 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

WV05 JWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 JWW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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