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WV55 CKO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 136,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

osr tyre slight wear inner edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 130,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,176 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 124,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 117,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,111 miles

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread 2,5mm

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread 2,5mm

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,294 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,292 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp beam pattern just visible

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,843 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
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WV55 CKO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CKO, 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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WV55 CKO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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