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WV05 UUX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,620 mi
Last recorded162,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 162,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 154,380 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust in a poor condition (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,112 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 128,952 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 128,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,616 miles

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

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

Nearside front & rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm.

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

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

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

Suspect noise from ribbed drive belt tensioner.Further investigation required.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 55,222 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 51,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WV05 UUX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV05 UUX, 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 WV05 UUX registered?

WV05 UUX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is WV05 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 UUX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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