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WJ56 SWK

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,419 mi
Last recorded201,419 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 201,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 197,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 178,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

key fob breaking up

rear spring seat pads breaking up

Pass 19 Sep 2012 153,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,457 miles

n/s/f wheel arch and undertray broken and loose

o/s/f wheel buckled on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,672 miles

body damage to n/s/f inner wing filler and bumber

Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre inner tread starting to distort slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre inner tread starting to distort slightly

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 SWK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

WJ56 SWK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WJ56 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 SWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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