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WV55 KBJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,651 mi
Last recorded163,651 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 163,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 163,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,796 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,322 miles

slight wear both rear top outer arm bushes.

slight wear in both inner rack

very slight blow on front flexi pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,954 miles

wear in both inner rack

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,963 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres getting low

wear in both inner rack.

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,823 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,454 miles

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

Oil leak

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 KBJ 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 84.6%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ registered?

WV55 KBJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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