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WV55 CHD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,985 mi
Last recorded185,985 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 185,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 185,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock attachment bracket corroded & broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock attachment bracket corroded & broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 170,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,703 miles

2 retaining clips on front to rear pipework loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,701 miles

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

2 retaining clips for front to rear pipe work loose

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level low on dipstick

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,701 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 retaining clips for front to rear pipe work loose

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,336 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,927 miles

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

front n/s tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,537 miles

front brake discs corroding

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,457 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,908 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,890 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,171 miles

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

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 CHD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHD, 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 CHD registered?

WV55 CHD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is WV55 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CHD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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