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WD55 OWW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 OWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,490 miles

Front both front top mounts rough

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 142,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front both front top mounts rough

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,538 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f strut top mount/bearing worn

Fail 22 Aug 2020 137,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f strut top mount/bearing worn

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 131,996 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Top strut bearing seized

Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,254 miles

All position lamps not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Top strut bearing seized

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,789 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted 225/45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,605 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 63,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,395 miles

parking brake travel becoming long

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,193 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 43,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,062 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)

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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WD55 OWW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WD55 OWW, 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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WD55 OWW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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