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WV05 JXN

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,949 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,693 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,337 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,458 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,715 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 JXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

WV05 JXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is WV05 JXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 JXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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