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WL56 ENC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 ENC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 115,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

wiper performance

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,536 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,037 miles

slight wear to rear brake discs

wear to front brake discs and pads

wear to rear tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2011 62,306 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored

rear tyre worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,306 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored

rear tyre worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,919 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,179 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 ENC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

WL56 ENC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is WL56 ENC safe to buy?

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