MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit allowed only 0.50, recorded 1.07 mean reading (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine has quite bad oil leak, onto hot exhaust downpipe.
Engine undertray restricting visual inspection of subframe, in suspension components
Front Bumper lower section missing, exposing wiring/ecu to poor elements
Nearside Dipbeam bulb xenon type and O/S dipbeam is standard type, causing different light outputs
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting point, foremost (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded in section of spring
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting point, foremost (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Outer body sills covered by trimwork, restricting inspection of corrosion
Rear Exhaust support mounting rubber x1 missing
EML light on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EML light on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both(inner side) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (due to broken spring (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake lever (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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AJ56 WCW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AJ56 WCW, 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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AJ56 WCW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2006.
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