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VN06 WMT

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,103 mi
Last recorded158,103 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 158,103 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 151,318 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2017 142,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear brake binding

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2016 132,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,249 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front outer brake pads worn very thin

Offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but no cords exposed - 225/45R17W94

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 77,818 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,791 miles

both rear tyres are very badly cracked

Fail 22 May 2010 45,715 miles

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

both rear tyres are very badly cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,687 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 WMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN06 WMT, 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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VN06 WMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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