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WV55 CFF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,016 mi
Last recorded163,016 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 163,016 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 150,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 3 Dec 2014 140,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2013 125,735 miles

chips in screen

front disc's scored

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 125,735 miles

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

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

chips in screen

front disc's scored

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 114,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,300 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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WV55 CFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV55 CFF, 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 WV55 CFF registered?

WV55 CFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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