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WU05 VFE

2005 Saab 93

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,142 mi
Last recorded136,142 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFE
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,142 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 131,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check all areas in boot compartment as boot was full.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 120,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check all areas in boot compartment as boot was full.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,358 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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WU05 VFE is a 2005 Saab 93 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 VFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 VFE registered?

WU05 VFE is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is WU05 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VFE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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