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WU05 VFF

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,927 mi
Last recorded225,927 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 225,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 216,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 206,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 190,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 176,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 176,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 143,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 143,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,898 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 120,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,595 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 VFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

WU05 VFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is WU05 VFF safe to buy?

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