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WU05 VFX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 181,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 181,897 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 168,948 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,650 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 149,650 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,420 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 101,701 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,171 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,948 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,429 miles

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 VFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

WU05 VFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 VFX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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