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WK55 VPO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limits

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear discs worn and pitted

slight play both rear hub bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,254 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,916 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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WK55 VPO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WK55 VPO, 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 WK55 VPO registered?

WK55 VPO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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