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WV55 CJZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 127,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 127,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 127,349 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and all suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension mounts coroded,electric steering system suspect ??

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,095 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus mount brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

electric steering operation suspect.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 125,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus mount brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

electric steering operation suspect.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 122,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,349 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,233 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,304 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,692 miles

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 CJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

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

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