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AF06 WNS

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,505 mi
Last recorded223,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WNS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 223,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 215,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 209,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 204,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 204,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 196,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

sills covered

Pass 10 Jan 2020 187,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sills covered

Pass 19 Dec 2018 175,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs, fronts meet min legal limit only! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 175,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings split and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs, fronts meet min legal limit only! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,264 miles

sills covered

Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,471 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,087 miles

exhaust shield rattles on exhaust

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 WNS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF06 WNS, 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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AF06 WNS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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