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WL56 FLC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,174 mi
Last recorded62,174 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 62,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,763 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,355 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,757 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,586 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 45,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,046 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,283 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 27,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,810 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 26,804 miles

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

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 FLC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FLC, 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

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What year was WL56 FLC registered?

WL56 FLC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is WL56 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 FLC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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