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WV55 KHT

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,264 mi
Last recorded89,264 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,612 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 67,612 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,677 miles

front discs worn

front pads very low

rear pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,635 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,418 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,407 miles

Rear seat belts have not been check as chid seats are fitted.

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 KHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

WV55 KHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 KHT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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