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WG56 RTV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,257 mi
Last recorded153,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 RTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 153,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 153,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 147,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 142,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,297 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 120,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,486 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,573 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 RTV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

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

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