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WD06 BLX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,205 mi
Last recorded187,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 187,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 187,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 177,763 miles

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

both rear tyres losing shape

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 177,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres losing shape

near/side/outer brake light not working

off/side/inner brake light not working

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn to edges

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 168,787 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn to edges

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 159,432 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 159,432 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 144,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,591 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,623 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WD06 BLX 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 55.6%.

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 WD06 BLX, 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 WD06 BLX registered?

WD06 BLX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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