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WU56 WOH

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,109 mi
Last recorded163,109 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 163,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light on

long hand brake travel

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber bracket corroded

eml light on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 158,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber bracket corroded

eml light on

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,352 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,211 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,299 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,193 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,218 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 WOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOH, 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 WOH registered?

WU56 WOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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