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WU05 VFJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 150,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 143,047 miles

Central Front Engine Mount Has Slight Play

Exhaust Flexi Joint Has Slight Leak

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 139,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 139,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 128,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 119,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s & o/s inner rack ends have slight play in ball joints

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,374 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 94,486 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,852 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,780 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 VFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

WU05 VFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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