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WJ56 KTX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,277 mi
Last recorded146,277 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 KTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 142,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,655 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 139,655 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,355 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 132,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,978 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering some parts

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 102,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,919 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 86,820 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 76,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,435 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2.5mm

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,435 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2.5mm

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WJ56 KTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ56 KTX, 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 WJ56 KTX registered?

WJ56 KTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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