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WV55 CHC

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 118,788 miles

Both front shockers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2022 118,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shockers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 110,690 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 110,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,162 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,746 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres 3mm tread

front shocks corroded

rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 26 Feb 2019 99,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres 3mm tread

front shocks corroded

rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,171 miles

slight play osf inner rack joint

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf wiper end split

slight play osf inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,986 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,986 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,454 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,741 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,226 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,500 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

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 CHC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

WV55 CHC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is WV55 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CHC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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