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WU56 WMC

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,961 mi
Last recorded166,961 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 166,961 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 166,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 149,002 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 149,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 134,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,537 miles

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

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2014 113,467 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,506 miles

cracking arounnd offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,161 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 WMC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

WU56 WMC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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