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WU05 VFN

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,630 mi
Last recorded149,630 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,182 miles

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

advise slight end float in steering rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,469 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre getting low.

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

wear in both inner rack.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,469 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low.

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

wear in both inner rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,294 miles

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

wear in both inner rack

wear in both rear top arm outer bushes.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,291 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

wear in both inner rack

wear in both rear top arm outer bushes.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,133 miles

damage to near side.

front number plate damaged.

n.s. mirror and glass damaged.

play in n.s.f. and o.s.f. inner arms.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,133 miles

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

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

damage to near side.

front number plate damaged.

n.s. mirror and glass damaged.

play in n.s.f. and o.s.f. inner arms.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,790 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play nearside inner rack ball joint

slight play offside inner rack ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate cracked

parking brake travel high

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VFN 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 73.3%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

WU05 VFN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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