2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · WG55 VZF
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 176,299 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1910cc
WG55 VZF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2018
- 176,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WG55 VZF Mileage History
- 07/11/2008101,770 mi
- 10/10/2009129,406 mi+27,636 mi
- 10/10/2009129,406 mi
- 01/10/2010136,747 mi+7,341 mi
- 01/10/2010136,747 mi
- 01/10/2011141,904 mi+5,157 mi
- 01/10/2011141,904 mi
- 09/10/2012148,405 mi+6,501 mi
- 27/09/2013154,588 mi+6,183 mi
- 27/09/2013154,588 mi
- 30/09/2014158,893 mi+4,305 mi
- 01/10/2014158,893 mi
- 24/11/2015164,197 mi+5,304 mi
- 26/11/2015164,216 mi+19 mi
- 22/11/2016170,410 mi+6,194 mi
- 23/11/2016170,425 mi+15 mi
- 19/04/2018176,298 mi+5,873 mi
- 25/04/2018176,299 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,876 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 VZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (WG55 VZF) between November 2008 and April 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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