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WF56 PZM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 133,544 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 133,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,137 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 131,086 miles

Brake performance not tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,701 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,272 miles

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

near/side rear outer side & stop light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

near/side rear outer side & stop light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 94,485 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,452 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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WF56 PZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

WF56 PZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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