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WU56 WKV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 129,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 129,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & Offside Front casing corrroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,413 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 116,355 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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 105,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 82,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,770 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and nail in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,002 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ROSE BUSH'S

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,796 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 WKV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

WU56 WKV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 WKV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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