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WL56 AOS

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 AOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 151,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 151,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,928 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,200 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated but still clears the screen effectively

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking on inside

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,200 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated but still clears the screen effectively

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking on inside

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Condensation in rear lamp

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Condensation in rear lamp

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,166 miles

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

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

ecu light on

nsr tyre cracking on insde tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,682 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges,offside badly

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges,offside badly

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,170 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,367 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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WL56 AOS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WL56 AOS, 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 WL56 AOS registered?

WL56 AOS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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