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VO56 WXN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,039 miles

front fog lights not working and light warning on dashboard

Fail 5 Sep 2017 101,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front fog lights not working and light warning on dashboard

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,518 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,857 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,843 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,215 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 WXN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

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

Is VO56 WXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 WXN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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