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WV55 CHG

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,681 mi
Last recorded149,681 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2015 149,681 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

all brake reading low

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

cover fitted and oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2015 149,681 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

all brake reading low

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

cover fitted and oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 149,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on dash

nearside rear tyre stepping slightly on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,596 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F & O/S/F RACK END JOINTS.(NOT TO EXCESS)

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 CHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

WV55 CHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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