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WU56 WLD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,162 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

OS NS rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

MIL lamp on

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

OS NS rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,994 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,994 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,080 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,290 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 WLD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

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

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