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WG06 THX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 THX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 156,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,112 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Fail 11 Apr 2017 144,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box connector (7.1.2)

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 116,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 84,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,701 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,714 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 24,714 miles

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

Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 THX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 THX, 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 WG06 THX registered?

WG06 THX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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