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AF06 WNY

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,749 mi
Last recorded157,749 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 154,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 154,684 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and exhaust nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill/out rigger corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,655 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 147,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 134,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate holed,rubbing on disc

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 18 May 2018 126,547 miles

center exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 126,547 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 115,869 miles

Both sides rear tyres,worn on inner edges

N/s rear tyre tread has slight cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,867 miles

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

Both sides rear brakes,binding on

Both sides rear tyres,worn on inner edges

Both sides rear,lower spring seats breaking up

N/s rear tyre tread has slight cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower drop link worn

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

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

Pass 1 May 2015 101,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 90,888 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 May 2013 77,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,422 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Wiper not parking correctly

advise service to o/s/r brake caliper

Fail 18 May 2011 60,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Wiper not parking correctly

advise service to o/s/r brake caliper

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,527 miles

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 WNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

AF06 WNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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