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WV55 CKN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,687 mi
Last recorded211,687 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 211,687 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive under trays obscuring some components

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Dec 2016 206,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 195,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 185,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 174,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 162,749 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in rear upper suspension bushes

Fail 22 Dec 2012 162,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

rear and center heat shield coming away from fixings

Fail 21 Nov 2011 148,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

rear and center heat shield coming away from fixings

Fail 7 Dec 2010 132,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

movement in rear upper suspension bushes

nearside front outer anti roll bar link,..balljoint cover insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,908 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

movement in rear upper suspension bushes

nearside front outer anti roll bar link,..balljoint cover insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,393 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

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 CKN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

WV55 CKN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is WV55 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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