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WR55 ERU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,981 mi
Last recorded180,981 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 ERU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 180,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 180,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 161,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 140,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,521 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,521 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light showing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light showing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,840 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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WR55 ERU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 WR55 ERU, 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 WR55 ERU registered?

WR55 ERU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is WR55 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 ERU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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