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VO56 WZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,823 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,790 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front anti-rollbar drop links rubber boots split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s rear position lamp bulb not working . of the 2 bulb type system

Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s rear position lamp bulb not working . of the 2 bulb type system

Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,308 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 WZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

VO56 WZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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