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WK56 VJP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,642 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 19,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,088 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 VJP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

WK56 VJP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WK56 VJP safe to buy?

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