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WU05 VCK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,848 mi
Last recorded166,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 166,846 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 165,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 158,007 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perished tyre 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement due to coil spring touching handbrake lever when jacked up (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads 225/45x17

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,806 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 VCK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

WU05 VCK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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