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WU56 WNP

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm.225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack/pipes oily

Fail 5 Aug 2020 134,318 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm.225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack/pipes oily

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode under its coating at the union

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded

power steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has worn bald on inside edge with cuts in its inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,649 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has worn bald on inside edge with cuts in its inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2014 73,053 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear upper suspension joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,374 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers have been sealed using silicone sealent

n/s/r tyre has cut on inside shoulder and is wearing abnormaly on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,580 miles

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

o/s/f tyre;badly perished <2306>

rear pads wearing thin.

steering rack signs of leak,<not at time of test.>

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)

o/s/f tyre;badly perished <2306>

rear pads wearing thin.

steering rack signs of leak,<not at time of test.>

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,495 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,645 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 WNP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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