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AF06 WNX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 115,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,394 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,532 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,004 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,004 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,812 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,389 miles

Corrosin to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules at rear

Distortion to tread on inner edges of both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link upper boot split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,065 miles

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

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

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 WNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

AF06 WNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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