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WV55 CGO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,479 mi
Last recorded122,479 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.l on

front tyrtes starting to wear

long travel on handbrake

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.l on

front tyrtes starting to wear

long travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,183 miles

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in both front inner wheels

two stone chips in zone A not over 10mm

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,698 miles

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim.

slight wear in both inner rack joints .

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 CGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV55 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

WV55 CGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is WV55 CGO safe to buy?

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