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WU56 WKH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,144 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 59,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Damage to N/S/F tyre side wall

Offside Rear Nail in o/s/r inner tyre side ALL

Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Damage to N/S/F tyre side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in o/s/r inner tyre side ALL

Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2013 32,306 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 32,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 29,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 27,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,265 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 WKH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU56 WKH, 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 WU56 WKH registered?

WU56 WKH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WU56 WKH safe to buy?

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