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WG06 THZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,268 mi
Last recorded167,268 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 THZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,268 miles

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

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

engine tray insecue

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2018 167,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine tray insecue

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 157,348 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,611 miles

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,247 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
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WG06 THZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

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

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