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WV55 CKU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 137,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 134,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 130,893 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal bottom of rack (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear top suspension arms

Pass 24 Oct 2015 127,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,513 miles

front brake pads getting low

child seat fitted n/s rear

front and rear brake discs lipped

both front tyres getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

child seat fitted n/s rear

front and rear brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,884 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,883 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,273 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 CKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

WV55 CKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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