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WJ56 SWF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,512 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damaged / perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 125,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering u/j joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damaged / perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape across tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner ends / bushs

Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape across tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner ends / bushs

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake only just meet minimum mot requirements

Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,953 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,474 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit in centre of tread

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,258 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 SWF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

WJ56 SWF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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