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WG56 BMU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,987 mi
Last recorded102,987 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,276 miles

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,136 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,028 miles

Rear both tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,884 miles

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 16 Nov 2015 35,198 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 21,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 21,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,226 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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WG56 BMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG56 BMU, 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 WG56 BMU registered?

WG56 BMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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The MOT history for WG56 BMU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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