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AK56 WBN

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,916 mi
Last recorded112,916 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,718 miles

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

near side off side front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

near side off side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear ex haust cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,955 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 72,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 58,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,730 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,157 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,813 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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AK56 WBN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AK56 WBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 WBN registered?

AK56 WBN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 WBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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