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WV55 CGY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,457 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 135,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,872 miles

o/s/f tread depth low

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tread depth low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 116,872 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tread depth low

o/s/f tread depth low

Pass 16 Nov 2013 102,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,451 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 13 Oct 2011 82,416 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 82,416 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,016 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 CGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

WV55 CGY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WV55 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CGY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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