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WU05 VDT

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,026 mi
Last recorded156,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 156,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 156,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning flashing (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 151,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 149,962 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2018 149,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both front tyres close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,121 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre stepped and wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,461 miles

Both rear tyre perished and stepped on inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 136,468 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 136,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,776 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2008 70,203 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges

small cuts in n/s front tyre outer side wall

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 VDT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

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

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