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WL56 CVO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,844 mi
Last recorded139,844 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,356 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 121,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,792 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low edges.sills covered,eng. man. light on.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,317 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,317 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CVO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL56 CVO?

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What year was WL56 CVO registered?

WL56 CVO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is WL56 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 CVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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