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WU05 VCG

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,830 mi
Last recorded118,830 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,830 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner and phone holder ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,049 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,895 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 6 Apr 2019 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,035 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 113,035 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,124 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,940 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS AND O/S/R TYRE HAS A SMALL NAIL IN IT

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,195 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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WU05 VCG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU05 VCG, 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 WU05 VCG registered?

WU05 VCG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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