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VN06 WMG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 143,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 138,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,744 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 130,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 125,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 125,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,394 miles

all four tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,853 miles

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

Misted around fuel filter

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,087 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,846 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,846 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,915 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 27,914 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VN06 WMG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN06 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

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

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