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WK56 VJN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,918 mi
Last recorded72,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,918 miles

cracking to rear tyres

damage to front number plate

different size tyres fitted to same axle

front discs worn

o/s wiper slightly smeary

o/s/r exhaust mounting insecure but still supported

rattling engine

Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,916 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracking to rear tyres

damage to front number plate

different size tyres fitted to same axle

front discs worn

o/s wiper slightly smeary

o/s/r exhaust mounting insecure but still supported

rattling engine

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2017 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit booth inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel warning light on

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,206 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle too low to rollerbrake test.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,592 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,551 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,746 miles

advise free play at steering wheel

nearside and offside rear tyres worn down to legal minimum

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,273 miles

offside front tyre worn down to 2mm

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 VJN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

WK56 VJN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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