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VO56 WWU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,815 mi
Last recorded134,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 134,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,181 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 26 Aug 2021 127,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 17 Aug 2020 123,258 miles

N/S/Front shock absorber starting to corrode.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,413 miles

N/S/Front shock absorber starting to corrode

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 107,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 224/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,665 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,348 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 89,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,308 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,308 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,452 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,896 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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VO56 WWU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WWU, 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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VO56 WWU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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