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VN06 WMA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,138 mi
Last recorded132,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 124,613 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 124,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 122,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,241 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mil lamp illuminated

front tyre wear indicates incorrect wheel alignment

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,782 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 50,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,cracks in windsreen

Fail 23 May 2009 35,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 35,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,423 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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VN06 WMA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN06 WMA, 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 VN06 WMA registered?

VN06 WMA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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