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WU05 VDZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 139,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replaced. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise handbrake adjusted.

Pass 18 May 2018 133,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 128,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 122,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 116,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 111,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 108,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 108,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 102,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 84,738 miles

n/s front wheel bauckled

Fail 19 May 2011 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front wheel bauckled

Pass 12 May 2010 65,264 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,931 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 31,066 miles

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm legal limet

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 VDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDZ, 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

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What year was WU05 VDZ registered?

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

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