MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wing slight damage
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
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
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
o/s/r lens damaged but not affecting light output
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
o/s/r lens damaged but not affecting light output
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
Is WL56 CVR safe to buy?
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