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VN06 WMU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,393 mi
Last recorded120,393 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,133 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 1.77 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror outer cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,224 miles

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

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

Front wipers not parking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror outer cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 68,609 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 May 2009 54,835 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 WMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

VN06 WMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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