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WU05 VFZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,700 mi
Last recorded225,700 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 225,700 miles

exhaust tail section loose and exhaust blowing in two places

Fail 27 Mar 2017 225,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust tail section loose and exhaust blowing in two places

Pass 22 Mar 2016 213,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 213,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure Shock mounting broken (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached shock mounting broken (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2015 203,955 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 199,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 199,425 miles

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 192,668 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 187,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 187,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 173,320 miles

front discs rusty

rear exhaust box rubber missing but still sercure

Pass 23 Mar 2010 151,465 miles

advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,779 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise front number platein poor condition

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 VFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

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

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