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WV55 KHU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,408 mi
Last recorded170,408 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 170,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 166,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,502 miles

N/S/F shock corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 149,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,776 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 98,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 69,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,186 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 KHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

WV55 KHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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