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WP54 SBU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,933 mi
Last recorded174,933 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 SBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 174,933 miles

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jan 2017 174,933 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2016 164,934 miles

Damage to o/s/f bumper

N/s/f wiper rubber seperating away from blade but still clearing screen.

O/s/f door mirror damaged and has a temporary repair.

engine oil level low.

luggage compartment fully laden.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 164,629 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/r upper suspension arm outter ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Damage to o/s/f bumper

N/s/f wiper rubber seperating away from blade but still clearing screen.

O/s/f door mirror damaged and has a temporary repair.

engine oil level low.

luggage compartment fully laden.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front cv gaiter seeping slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,561 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front cv gaiter seeping slightly

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 135,917 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 127,393 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jan 2012 103,745 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape

slight pitting front brake discs

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Dec 2011 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to mishape

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner and outer edges

slight pitting front brake discs

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,997 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 87,997 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,826 miles

wear and scoring on front brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

wear and scoring on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,567 miles

wear on front and rearwbrake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WP54 SBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WP54 SBU, 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 WP54 SBU registered?

WP54 SBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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