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WU05 VEY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2016 124,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle. (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both perished as well . (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres "stepped" on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 117,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres "stepped" on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 111,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,476 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSRE TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD(APP 3MM)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,039 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,243 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 VEY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

WU05 VEY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WU05 VEY safe to buy?

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