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WF56 AMU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 AMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 118,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip on boot slightly lose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock is damp and has some corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Trailing arm, front mounting bracket has some corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 115,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip on boot slightly lose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock is damp and has some corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Trailing arm, front mounting bracket has some corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 114,683 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,286 miles

Headlamp aim (n/sf) only just visible.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 11,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,013 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,071 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp lense is slightly deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot is slightly perished

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s headlamp lense is slightly deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot is slightly perished

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adbise o/s mirror cracked

advise damage to front end

Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adbise o/s mirror cracked

advise damage to front end

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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WF56 AMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WF56 AMU, 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 WF56 AMU registered?

WF56 AMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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