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WV55 CHL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,679 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,699 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,542 miles

osr outer stop lamp/sidelamp in op but inner one ok

slight play os rack end

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 CHL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

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

Is WV55 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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