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SD56 WEF

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 WEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,810 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,809 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outers o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,633 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear outer tail light not working

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear outer tail light not working

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,194 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 57,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,059 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WALL CRACKING AND PERISHING

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear TYRE WALL CRACKING AND PERISHING

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on right brake light failure brake light working

Fail 4 Sep 2012 37,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on right brake light failure brake light working

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,064 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SD56 WEF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 75,530 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD56 WEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD56 WEF registered?

SD56 WEF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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