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WU56 WLV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely worn on outer edge well through secondary layer 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 111,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely worn on outer edge well through secondary layer 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,828 miles

rear under vehicle covered in fuel

Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear under vehicle covered in fuel

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,580 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour main beam (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,604 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 83,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow returning

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slow returning

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,706 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,873 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,864 miles

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

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)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported By pedals (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 58,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,017 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

rear offside brake pads appear to be wearing low advise brake check.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,770 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre on outter wall

Fail 20 Oct 2012 36,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre on outter wall

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,537 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 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

WU56 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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