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WP55 FSK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,108 mi
Last recorded155,108 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 145,482 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear trailing arm mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 134,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,251 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 127,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 119,484 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,664 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,664 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,804 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,370 miles

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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 77,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,259 miles

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

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WP55 FSK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FSK, 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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WP55 FSK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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