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WV55 CPY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,648 mi
Last recorded173,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 173,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 166,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 30 Jun 2017 166,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER BEARING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER BEARING (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 1 Jul 2016 159,837 miles

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

N/S FRONT TYRE SPLITTING ON INNER WALL

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 152,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 139,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,367 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2012 109,223 miles

n/s/f windscreen cracked on top of corner

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,864 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,864 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,630 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 CPY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

WV55 CPY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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