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WU05 VCM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,637 mi
Last recorded175,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 175,637 miles

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust join corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 175,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust join corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 171,509 miles

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

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre and both rears worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2017 171,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre and both rears worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 140,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,449 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 113,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,642 miles

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

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

Slight cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,575 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WU05 VCM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU05 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

WU05 VCM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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