MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal pipe corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
N/S/R brake slightly slower to respond on application & release
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R brake caliper has slight moisture
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front flexible brake hose metal pipe corroding
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear sub frame corroding
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroding & centre silencer outer skin peeling
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S/R brake slightly lagging in operation
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
N/S headlight pattern poor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Plastic outer sills covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroding
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounts (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
N/S headlight pattern poor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Plastic outer sills covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroding
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounts (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
sill covers fitted to vehicle
windscreen wipers in poor condition
sill covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear evidence of leak at caliper to flexible hose joint
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering wheel outer cover separating from structure of wheel not effecting drivers control or structural integrity
front tyres wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
all tyre valves perishing
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
all tyre valves perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly lipped and worn
rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WV55 KHW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 KHW, 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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WV55 KHW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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