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WL56 FLD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,973 mi
Last recorded127,973 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 127,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 113,222 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 103,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 94,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 94,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 84,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 78,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 41,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 13,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,508 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 10,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 8,045 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 FLD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

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

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