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WU56 WMM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,820 mi
Last recorded189,820 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 189,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 189,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 180,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 173,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 167,556 miles

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

to low for rollers

Fail 12 Dec 2022 167,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

to low for rollers

Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 157,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arms have movement need replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,003 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover sills + shields fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 125,649 miles

cover sills and shields

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,636 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,081 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres getting thin

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,991 miles

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

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 WMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

WU56 WMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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