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WV55 CPE

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,299 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 42,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,996 miles

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,729 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2011 23,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,191 miles

nearside sill cover insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside sill cover insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,833 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 CPE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

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

Is WV55 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CPE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV55 CPE have outstanding finance?

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