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VO56 WWD

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 115,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,221 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

unable to check rear tyres and bearing due to rear brakes binding on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,670 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,822 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 74,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,625 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO56 WWD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO56 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

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

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