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WV55 CLN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,867 mi
Last recorded145,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 145,867 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 145,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 137,002 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 137,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,761 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 124,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,504 miles

N/S wiper blade smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

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

Tyre Size 225/45 ZR17

Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,504 miles

N/S wiper blade smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

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

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

Tyre Size 225/45 ZR17

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,368 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,461 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,813 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat.

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 CLN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

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

Is WV55 CLN safe to buy?

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