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WV55 CHN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,581 mi
Last recorded130,581 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 120,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 115,281 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box corroding

nearside front upper support bearing rough sound when turning

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside front brake pads getting low

slight seepage from offside inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 27 May 2020 115,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged and can be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box corroding

nearside front upper support bearing rough sound when turning

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside front brake pads getting low

slight seepage from offside inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 13 May 2019 108,224 miles

both rear road wheel valve stems deteriorating

nearside front upper support bearing noisy

offside front shock going rusty

Fail 13 May 2019 108,223 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around rear most mounting bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear road wheel valve stems deteriorating

nearside front upper support bearing noisy

offside front shock going rusty

Pass 8 May 2018 100,331 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 92,067 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

rough sound from nearside front upper support bearing

Pass 27 May 2016 85,376 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2016 85,371 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 75,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2010 40,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,359 miles

front number plate peeling.

rear brake pads getting low.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WV55 CHN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

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

Is WV55 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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