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GJ56 WRT

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,929 mi
Last recorded171,929 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto74,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 171,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 171,929 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 168,287 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

n/s/r lights discoloured

o/s headlamp main beam bulb insecure

o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

slight play in n/s/f suspension ball joint

Fail 19 Feb 2024 168,163 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number 5 delaminated looks like a 6 (0.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

n/s/r lights discoloured

o/s headlamp main beam bulb insecure

o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

slight play in n/s/f suspension ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2023 164,271 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake binding very lightly

Pass 16 Feb 2022 158,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant leak from reservoir

front wipers deteriorating/smearing

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s park brake effort low

n/s reverse lamp not working

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tail lamps loosing colour

Fail 15 Feb 2022 158,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant leak from reservoir

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s park brake effort low

n/s reverse lamp not working

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tail lamps loosing colour

Pass 17 Feb 2021 151,882 miles

bad oil leaks from engine/gearbox, does not create a pool on the floor within 5 minutes thats more than 75mm diameter

both rear position lamps dim, loosing colour

both rear stop lamps loosing colour

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r indicator loosing amber tint

o/s/r brake binding lightly

o/s/r outer brake pad low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2021 151,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks from engine/gearbox, does not create a pool on the floor within 5 minutes thats more than 75mm diameter

both rear position lamps dim, loosing colour

both rear stop lamps loosing colour

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r indicator loosing amber tint

o/s/r brake binding lightly

o/s/r outer brake pad low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2021 151,874 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 141,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 125,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 125,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 116,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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GJ56 WRT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,030 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ56 WRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ56 WRT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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