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WG06 TJV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,312 mi
Last recorded174,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 174,312 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 173,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken in two at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 165,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 165,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened gland / bearing not moving causing spring to jump in mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper not moving (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 150,354 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 142,019 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 142,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,073 miles

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

n/s/f top suspension mount binding

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 110,321 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L Lamp illuminated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 104,538 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,038 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 TJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

WG06 TJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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