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WL56 CVR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,670 mi
Last recorded166,670 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 166,667 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 158,890 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 158,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 140,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wing slight damage

Fail 7 Feb 2018 129,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wing slight damage

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged not effecting light output

rear body corroded around rear suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,793 miles

o/s/r lens damaged but not affecting light output

Fail 12 Nov 2012 56,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r lens damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,270 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,477 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 CVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

WL56 CVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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