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WV55 CRJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 158,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,390 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner inner cv boot close to splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,723 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb spring retainer missing from headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,583 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,251 miles

Engine appears to be low on power

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,524 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 CRJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CRJ, 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 CRJ registered?

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

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