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WJ56 SVF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,702 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,942 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock Absorber Body Is Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,104 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,930 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front spot lights always on!!!

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,347 miles

both rear tyres starting to step/wear unevenly on inner tread 215 55 16

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,631 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 9 Oct 2013 24,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,643 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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WJ56 SVF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ56 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

WJ56 SVF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is WJ56 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 SVF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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