MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres close to limit
Rear brake pads wearing low
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
Both rear tyres perished.
Engine management light on.
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Nearside rear tyre stepped and wearing low on inner edge.
Both rear tyre perished and stepped on inner edges.
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate deteriorating
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WU05 VDT?
You can check the full history of WU05 VDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WU05 VDT registered?
WU05 VDT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is WU05 VDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU05 VDT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WU05 VDT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU05 VDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.