MOT Status
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All brake disc surfaces slightly corroded
Battery weak
Both rear tyres worn to3 mm on inner edges to . (the Legal limit is 1.6 mm)
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
O/s/r light unit cracked also has some moisture inside of lens
Rear wiper blade split
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various body and bumper damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Starter motor/clutch/dual mass fly wheel noisy
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
all brake disc surfaces slightly corroded
both front bottom ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers smear windscreen slightly.Rear wiper blade split
n/s/r worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 2 Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to . (the Legal limit is 1.6 mm)
o/s/r light unit cracked also has some moisture inside of lens
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Starter motor/clutch/dual mass fly wheel noisy
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
all brake disc surfaces slightly corroded
both front bottom ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers smear windscreen slightly.Rear wiper blade split
n/s/r worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 2 Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to . (the Legal limit is 1.6 mm)
o/s/r light unit cracked also has some moisture inside of lens
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
Auxiliary belt slightly perished
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
N/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 2 mm, n/s/r worn to 3mm. Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to . Legal limit 1.6 mm
Rear wiper blade split
Slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Starter motor/clutch/dual mass fly wheel noisy
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
auxiliary belt slightly perished
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, n/s/r worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 2 Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to . (the Legal limit is 1.6 mm)
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
rear wiper blade split
starter motor noisy
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
auxiliary belt slightly perished
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, n/s/r worn to 3 mm,o/s/r 2 Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to . (the Legal limit is 1.6 mm)
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
rear wiper blade split
starter motor noisy
N/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 3 mm. (Legal limit 1.6 mm)
Rear brake disc surfaces corroded
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle split (3.5 (a))
N/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 3 mm. (Legal limit 1.6 mm)
Rear brake disc surfaces corroded
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Various underbody and component corrosion
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 4 mm. (Legal limit 1.6 mm)
rear brake disc surfaces corroded
various underbody and component corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm, Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 4 mm. (Legal limit 1.6 mm)
rear brake disc surfaces corroded
various underbody and component corrosion
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
Slight play in the steering column
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering wheel at time of test
Slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes and the rear anti roll bar rubber bushes
Slight play in the steering column UJ
Various light body damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
sill covers fitted unable to fully assess condition
stone chips in windscreen
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
sill covers fitted unable to fully assess condition
stone chips in windscreen
E.M.L on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
E.M.L on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
E.M.L. on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres blocking on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
E.M.L. on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres blocking on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ56 SWN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?
WJ56 SWN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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