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WK05 HVM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,169 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,255 miles

brake disc faces rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,627 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,490 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 31,108 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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WK05 HVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WK05 HVM, 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 WK05 HVM registered?

WK05 HVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WK05 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 HVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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