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WU05 VEB

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f headlight deterioated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,181 miles

Advise condition of wiper blades

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,680 miles

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,680 miles

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,523 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,289 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 VEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB?

You can check the full history of WU05 VEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU05 VEB registered?

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

Is WU05 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VEB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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