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WV05 JXG

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,205 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,078 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 104,975 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 99,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,306 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,481 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,205 miles

NSR Tyre, shallow cut in inner sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,205 miles

NSR Tyre, shallow cut in inner sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,370 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,582 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,582 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 JXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

WV05 JXG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is WV05 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 JXG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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