MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight brake bind o/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight brake bind o/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre found under inflated.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV05 JXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?
WV05 JXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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