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WV55 CNN

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,100 mi
Last recorded143,100 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 143,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,365 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 139,356 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,557 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 112,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,089 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 100,384 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,416 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 79,416 miles

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

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 CNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CNN, 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 CNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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