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AK56 WBW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,256 mi
Last recorded153,256 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 153,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 153,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,953 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,493 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,507 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 WBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

AK56 WBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is AK56 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 WBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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