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WV55 CPF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,701 mi
Last recorded208,701 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 208,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 208,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 198,326 miles

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Oct 2016 198,325 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Oct 2015 188,994 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2015 188,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s/f rack end

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 179,919 miles

play in n/s rack end

Fail 24 Sep 2014 179,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play in n/s rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2013 167,643 miles

nsf seat belt slow to return

osf seat belt slow to return

slight play in both rack ends

slight play in nsr upper arm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 154,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 136,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 121,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 113,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 CPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CPF, 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 CPF registered?

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

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