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WV55 CFL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,125 mi
Last recorded128,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,125 miles

rear brake discs worn, nearside

rear tyres wearing low and slightly out of shape

slight play in anti roll bar link, offside front

Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

all brake discs fluctuating

offside rear tyre distorted tread and punctured

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,396 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,086 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,422 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,057 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,435 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

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 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 CFL registered?

WV55 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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