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AE56 WJU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,375 mi
Last recorded165,375 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 165,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

plastic coated outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of system along manufacturing seam of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack input shaft oil seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,959 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 140,907 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 125,488 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 111,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,432 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,607 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,119 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner tyre wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 25,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AE56 WJU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 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 AE56 WJU, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 WJU registered?

AE56 WJU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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