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VO56 WXD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,345 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,010 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,313 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 59,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,049 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,961 miles

cracks inside wall o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,759 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 WXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

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

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