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WK56 FXA

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 FXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,736 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,097 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 93,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,637 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 86,637 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,174 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,708 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,368 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,667 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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WK56 FXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WK56 FXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 FXA registered?

WK56 FXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is WK56 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 FXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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