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WX55 JRU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,193 mi
Last recorded92,193 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,193 miles

All four brakes slight fluctuation front and rear

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Rear inner pads appear low?

Fail 13 Oct 2017 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and gaiter's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and gaiter's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All four brakes slight fluctuation front and rear

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Rear inner pads appear low?

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,198 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAT TYRE PERISHING ON INNER & OUTER WALLS

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,892 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 52,892 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,869 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,945 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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WX55 JRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WX55 JRU, 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 WX55 JRU registered?

WX55 JRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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