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VO56 WYJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,762 miles

*N/s wiper leaves mark on screen.*

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper gaiter split.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s wiper smears.

O/s/r outer brake pad worn low.

Rear silencer body heat shield insecure.

Wear/play n/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 131,760 miles

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

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

*N/s wiper leaves mark on screen.*

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper gaiter split.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s wiper smears.

O/s/r outer brake pad worn low.

Rear silencer body heat shield insecure.

Wear/play n/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,918 miles

N/s hamdbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

N/s outer sill cover insecure.

Play/wear n/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,354 miles

Both rear tyre uneven wear inner tread blocks

Front no. plate damaged

N/s/f bumper damaged // n/s/r bumper damaged

O/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,187 miles

Front no. plate discoloured

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,423 miles

Wipers park position

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,022 miles

front number plate discoloured

front wipers smear

n/s/r tyre perish cracked and low tread

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 WYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

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

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