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WA06 XHV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 XHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,499 miles

slight corrosion to front shock absorbers

Fail 17 Jul 2023 122,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to front shock absorbers

Pass 21 Jul 2022 117,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,621 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 112,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,295 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,941 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,941 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,151 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight leak from exhaust flexi

Fail 9 Jul 2015 57,293 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,293 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion exhaust system

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,855 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion exhaust system

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,150 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,652 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,745 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WA06 XHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WA06 XHV, 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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WA06 XHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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