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VN06 WMJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,182 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 31,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WMJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

VN06 WMJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is VN06 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 WMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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