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WP55 FRV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,556 mi
Last recorded181,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 181,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 168,645 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 168,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,847 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 141,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 129,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2012 129,070 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,646 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,001 miles

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

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 FRV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WP55 FRV, 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 WP55 FRV registered?

WP55 FRV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is WP55 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP55 FRV shows 11 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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