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WU05 VFO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,427 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,161 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,481 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,951 miles

Child seat

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,808 miles

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edge in places , so going out of shape, are raised tread type tyres

cracking in the front tyre treads

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,692 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint ,dust boot detached

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,242 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,177 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,177 miles

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

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 VFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 VFO registered?

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

Is WU05 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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