MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened under dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened under dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully check
slight oil weep on engine
tyre pressure appears low
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
exhaust heat shield partially insecure.
offside and nearside front brake discs worn.
stone chip in screen.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield partially insecure.
offside and nearside front brake discs worn.
stone chip in screen.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front head lamps dull
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn & cracked badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated both front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (l))
front head lamps dull
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front headlamp aim slightly low
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres spilting
adv front brake pads appear to be getting low
Nearside front tyre has several splits on the inner sidewall.They are deep but not down to the cords. 225 45 17 94W Extra Load.
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WU05 VEW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VEW, 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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WU05 VEW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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