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WG56 RSU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 94,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Handbrake on min but locked

Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front chip in front window

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very [LOW] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,129 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking gasses

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,125 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking gasses

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,340 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has worn un-even

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,230 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S/R & O/S/R 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has worn un-even

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,551 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2011 55,405 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,404 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,595 miles

O/S/R jack block missing

O/S/R tyre is H rated. Car should have w rated

Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,391 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Large amount of pitting forming on N/S/R brake disc

O/S/R jack block missing

O/S/R tyre is H rated. Car should have w rated

Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm

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 RSU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG56 RSU registered?

WG56 RSU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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