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WU05 VDE

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,281 miles

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

both inner tie rod has slight play

oil leak on exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2016 110,281 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both inner tie rod has slight play

oil leak on exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,782 miles

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring view of the road

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,748 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring view of the road

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,379 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,412 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,258 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,615 miles

n/s/r tyre blocking thread on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack ball joint slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VDE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

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