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WK56 VJV

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,791 mi
Last recorded81,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto74,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,791 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 77,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe mesh starting to separate but no leaks detected

Fail 23 Jun 2023 77,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe mesh starting to separate but no leaks detected

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Washer/wiper poor

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions alongside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 69,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Attachment brackets broken - Both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Washer/wiper poor

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions alongside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,657 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged not mounted ! loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,840 miles

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

winter tyres are fitted all round

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,891 miles

winter tyres are fitted all around

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,957 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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WK56 VJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK56 VJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK56 VJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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