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WD06 HGC

2006 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 HGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 125,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,349 miles

Offside Front among three washers one is not throwing water on windscreen

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,766 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front among three washers one is not throwing water on windscreen

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,851 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot on antiroll bar link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 90,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn on outer edge (not at full tread depth) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 85,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,256 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 74,326 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stepping to O/S/R tyre (inner)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 41,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,740 miles

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

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 HGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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