MOT Status
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111,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
rear under vehicle covered in fuel
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
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour main beam (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
front exhaust flexi slight blow
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)
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)
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)
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)
offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.
rear offside brake pads appear to be wearing low advise brake check.
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)
cut in n/s/f tyre on outter wall
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WU56 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2006.
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