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WU56 WNO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 153,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,057 miles

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

Noise from turbo area on acceleration

Fail 30 Sep 2016 133,997 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Noise from turbo area on acceleration

Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,809 miles

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,416 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WNO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WNO, 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 WNO registered?

WU56 WNO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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