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WU56 WLB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,889 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 136,878 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 109,154 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 109,154 miles

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,032 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 90,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated slightly

n/s/f c.v gaiter is slightly insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated slightly

n/s/f c.v gaiter is slightly insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,399 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut(s) but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,789 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,997 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,997 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 WLB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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