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WU05 VEK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,717 mi
Last recorded143,717 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 143,717 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,081 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play off side and near side steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2013 129,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play off side and near side steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 101,282 miles

Both steering rack ends have play in ball joint

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2010 90,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 79,132 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 May 2008 66,808 miles

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

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 VEK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

WU05 VEK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is WU05 VEK safe to buy?

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