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WK56 VJL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,619 mi
Last recorded204,619 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 204,619 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 204,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 181,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 181,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 160,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,592 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VJL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WK56 VJL, 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 WK56 VJL registered?

WK56 VJL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WK56 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 VJL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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