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WU56 WMG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,430 mi
Last recorded188,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 188,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 184,944 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 179,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 168,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 153,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 138,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,671 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edge.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 123,509 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,305 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,013 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WMG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU56 WMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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