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WV55 CGE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,272 mi
Last recorded141,272 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 141,272 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

play in rack

Fail 17 May 2018 141,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

play in rack

Pass 20 May 2017 129,969 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 129,581 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

225/45WR17

Engine MIL lit

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint *** significant *** (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside dipped beam image poor(lens)

O/S/R shock absorber weaker than N/S/R

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** + inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,001 miles

Front STEERING RACK damp

Offside slight play in inner joint

Fail 4 Nov 2015 121,972 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens in poor condition. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 94w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L stays on

Front STEERING RACK damp

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

Offside slight play in inner joint

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,784 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 113,778 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,500 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stability control light illuminated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 94,489 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stability control light illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,400 miles

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

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

both inner rack joints have slight play

stability light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,892 miles

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

Stability control warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,730 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WV55 CGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CGE, 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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WV55 CGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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