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AF06 WMU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 131,405 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are worn and badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 123,507 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 112,603 miles

emissions too clean

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 112,603 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

emissions too clean

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 95,650 miles

Slight movement in offside rear upper suspension arm.

Fail 22 May 2013 95,598 miles

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

Slight movement in offside rear upper suspension arm.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,441 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,641 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,159 miles

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

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

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

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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AF06 WMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF06 WMU, 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 AF06 WMU registered?

AF06 WMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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