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WU05 VDK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 175,271 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear upper rose bush slightly worn

offside rear upper rose bush slightly worn

slight free play in nearside front steering track rod

Fail 30 Jun 2010 175,271 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear upper rose bush slightly worn

offside rear upper rose bush slightly worn

slight free play in nearside front steering track rod

Pass 25 Mar 2009 143,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,994 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 VDK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

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

Is WU05 VDK safe to buy?

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