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WV55 CNX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,818 mi
Last recorded149,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 149,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 144,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 144,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2020 140,316 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 140,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 138,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 117,176 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 92,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 3 mm outer edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner portions

Rear exhaust mounting has corroded off of exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,631 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounting has corroded off

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

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

Rear exhaust mounting on exhaust by rear subframe has corroded off

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,755 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f road wheel slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,638 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level is low

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,162 miles

engine oil leak from front of engine ( poss oil level sensor )

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 20 Dec 2010 72,155 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,054 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,102 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 64,102 miles

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

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

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

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 CNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 CNX registered?

WV55 CNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is WV55 CNX safe to buy?

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