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WU05 VFR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,870 mi
Last recorded143,870 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 143,870 miles

play in [?] inner steering rack joints [?]

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet pull

play in [?] inner steering rack joints [?]

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,345 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,499 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,395 miles

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

n/s/r outer wall cracking

o/s/f steering arm slight play

washers weak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,395 miles

washers weak

n/s/r outer wall cracking

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,042 miles

NSR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,619 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VFR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

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

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