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WD06 BLK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,502 mi
Last recorded150,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 BLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 150,502 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside&Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside&Offside ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside&Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 140,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(trailing bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,789 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,977 miles

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Clutch release bearing worn/noisy

Dual mass flywheel is noisy and vehicle vibrates when conducting exhaust emissions test

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre has stepped tread (uneven wear) on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 63,887 miles

Noise noticable from gearbox area when clutch pedal depressed, suspect faulty release bearing or dual mass flywheel fault

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 May 2015 63,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Noise noticable from gearbox area when clutch pedal depressed, suspect faulty release bearing or dual mass flywheel fault

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 57,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,053 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,287 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,287 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,314 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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WD06 BLK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD06 BLK, 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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WD06 BLK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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