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AK56 WBU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,279 mi
Last recorded119,279 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 119,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,083 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WBU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WBU, 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 AK56 WBU registered?

AK56 WBU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is AK56 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 WBU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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