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VN06 WML

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 133,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,709 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 121,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side lazy (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 90,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2013 84,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 84,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 78,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 78,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 71,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 65,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,345 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 WML is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

VN06 WML is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 WML shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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