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AF06 WMY

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

294,765 mi
Last recorded294,765 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 294,765 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 294,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 271,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 248,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 248,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2014 226,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 226,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 198,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 198,526 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 171,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 171,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,120 miles

both front tyres between 1.6mm and 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage to an area outside the swept area. crack top of windscreen n.s.f and chip bottom of windscreen o.s.f

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 WMY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

AF06 WMY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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