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WD55 OXC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,914 mi
Last recorded193,914 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 OXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 193,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 193,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 177,165 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 177,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 161,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,963 miles

n/s/r inner sidelamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,995 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,738 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 97,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,227 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,179 miles

Both rear lower bump stops perished/split

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre stepped on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,622 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WD55 OXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WD55 OXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD55 OXC registered?

WD55 OXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is WD55 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 OXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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