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WU05 VFP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 129,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 125,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 117,754 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 107,857 miles

nearside and offside rear hubs top bush are worn, steering rack is worn, front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nearside and offside rear hubs top bush are worn, steering rack is worn, front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 107,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing low

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

small leak from gearbox area

Pass 11 May 2013 106,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 99,832 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 95,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 88,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 72,275 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin

some movement in nearside sterring rack

Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front brake disc worn thin

rear brake discs worn thin

some movement in nearside steering rack

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 VFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

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