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VO56 WVZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,073 mi
Last recorded158,073 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 158,073 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in nsf inner rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 155,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,727 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 154,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,847 miles

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,786 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,493 miles

Coolant leak

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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VO56 WVZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO56 WVZ, 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 VO56 WVZ registered?

VO56 WVZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is VO56 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 WVZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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