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WV05 JXE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 103,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,007 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside park brake effort low

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside park brake effort low

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder wear , cracks and has cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower fuel filter casing corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,159 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, perished.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,756 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on treadface

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,549 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads very low

Slight play in front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,615 miles

Offside rear tyre has cut, nail and slight deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,453 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 JXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JXE, 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

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What year was WV05 JXE registered?

WV05 JXE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is WV05 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 JXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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