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WP55 FPV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 109,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,286 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,092 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,887 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 73,244 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs scorned

lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs scorned

lip on front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,733 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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WP55 FPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 WP55 FPV, 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

How do I check the history of WP55 FPV?

You can check the full history of WP55 FPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP55 FPV registered?

WP55 FPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is WP55 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP55 FPV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP55 FPV have outstanding finance?

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