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WU05 VEV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,789 mi
Last recorded109,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 109,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,781 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 107,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,887 miles

Front and rear subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,885 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor.

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

Rear tyres cracking.

general corrosion.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,595 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 100,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system To Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,192 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,160 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/r tyre going out of shape.

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/r tyre going out of shape.

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

slight wear in o/s/r top outer arm bush

Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,283 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

slight wear in o/s/r top outer arm bush

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,567 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 VEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

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