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VO56 WZJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,181 mi
Last recorded165,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 165,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 124,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing to edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,835 miles

nearsidwe rear tyre nail in sidewall

offside rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,489 miles

front brake pads low & discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads worn unevenly inside edges close to no tread

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,099 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED TO THE OUTER FACE

Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,099 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED TO THE OUTER FACE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,170 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 WZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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