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WU05 VFV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 148,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,379 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 143,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake pads rattling

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,134 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 138,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding unable to check bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,237 miles

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

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

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 120,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,136 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

judder on offside front brake

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,136 miles

judder on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,758 miles

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

judder front brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,751 miles

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

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

judder front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,613 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and near limit

Fail 28 Jun 2011 92,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and near limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre worn near limit on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

nearside front tyre on legal wear limit

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn near limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,001 miles

slight judder on front brakes

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WU05 VFV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

WU05 VFV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is WU05 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VFV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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