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WG06 LCF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 172,448 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 172,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 160,070 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen wiper linkage very worn

Fail 20 Sep 2024 159,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper linkage assembly very worn

Fail 12 Sep 2024 159,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper linkage assembly very worn

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,015 miles

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

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 149,015 miles

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

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,043 miles

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

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 138,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,768 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,768 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,064 miles

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

Head lamp lenses cloudy.

Indicator and main beam stalk worn but can still be operated.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 126,064 miles

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

Head lamp lenses cloudy.

Indicator and main beam stalk worn but can still be operated.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 125,587 miles

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

Front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 124,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,939 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated, slight leak of exhaust fumes

Front and rear shock casings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,437 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 120,644 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre mis-shapen on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 117,703 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Oil residue on underside of vehicle, further investigation required.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 113,824 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear lower bump stops split/perished badly

Fail 23 May 2013 113,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres badly stepped

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear lower bump stops split/perished badly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,581 miles

neasrside rear tyre cut on sidewall

power steering rack leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 107,581 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

neasrside rear tyre cut on sidewall

power steering rack leaking

Pass 17 May 2011 99,472 miles

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

cut/repair to nearside rear tyre

slight leak from steering rack pinion

Pass 27 May 2010 83,715 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 83,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,544 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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WG06 LCF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WG06 LCF, 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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WG06 LCF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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