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WU56 WNW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,432 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,067 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,599 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,470 miles

EM light on.

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EM light on.

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,461 miles

Both wiper blades are torn.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,542 miles

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,452 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WNW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

WU56 WNW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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