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WU56 WNG

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,233 mi
Last recorded174,233 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,233 miles

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

o/s rear back plate rusted

o/s rear bump stop broken

rear axle very very rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2023 174,233 miles

o/s rear bump stop broken

rear axle very very rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

o/s rear back plate rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 165,873 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,757 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 159,637 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 133,126 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 133,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,515 miles

tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,133 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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WU56 WNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 95,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 WNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU56 WNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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