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WU56 WOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,129 mi
Last recorded210,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 210,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 210,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 205,320 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower gear box noisey

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 205,320 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire poss return pipe/ injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached rad trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower gear box noisey

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 193,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Dec 2017 193,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 182,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 173,892 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 173,890 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 169,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 158,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 142,026 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to return

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,244 miles

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

Offside front seat belt slow to recoil.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 96,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front seat belt slow to recoil.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,207 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WU56 WOA 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 70.6%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA registered?

WU56 WOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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