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WU56 BDZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 BDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 143,201 miles

Exhaust system insecure all centre brackets brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 139,226 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

centre exhaust has slight blow

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,877 miles

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

o/s n/s rear shock top mounts damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2017 126,877 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear shock top mounts damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 119,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 110,312 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 84,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Feb 2013 84,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,175 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,519 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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WU56 BDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU56 BDZ, 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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WU56 BDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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