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AF06 WNJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 215/55/16

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has some damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 215/55/16

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has some damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front drop link boots deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,544 miles

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

cut on the NSF tyre taking off a chunk of rubber

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,482 miles

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

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

cut on the NSF tyre taking off a chunk of rubber

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

a cut on the nsf tyre taking off a chunk of rubber

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 74,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,213 miles

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

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 WNJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

AF06 WNJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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