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WR56 KYP

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 KYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 150,134 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,164 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 136,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,227 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,691 miles

Engine MIL on.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 97,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,080 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,079 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 82,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 68,275 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 68,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,568 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,474 miles

nearside front tyre small cuts

offside & nearside rear upper outer bushes slight movement

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,520 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,497 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WR56 KYP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR56 KYP, 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 WR56 KYP registered?

WR56 KYP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is WR56 KYP safe to buy?

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