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WU05 VGE

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,783 mi
Last recorded155,783 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 155,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,460 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 139,460 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,064 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 125,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 112,705 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 102,901 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall. (225 45 17)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake disc blue, cause by excessive heat being applied.

Windscreen cracked, not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 24 May 2013 102,901 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall. (225 45 17)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake disc blue, cause by excessive heat being applied.

Windscreen cracked, not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 25 May 2012 93,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,391 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 VGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

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

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