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WU05 VCX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,945 mi
Last recorded155,945 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 155,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 155,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 151,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

both steering rack ends have slight play

offside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inside

rear springs are corroded slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 135,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 130,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,959 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 107,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 VCX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

Is WU05 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VCX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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