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WJ06 MSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,113 mi
Last recorded152,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 MSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 152,113 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 152,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 144,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,849 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,849 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 109,528 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,579 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,579 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,879 miles

Bonnet badge discoloured

Duel mass flywheel rattling

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

Washer fluid level indicator faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,920 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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WJ06 MSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 WJ06 MSV, 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 WJ06 MSV registered?

WJ06 MSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is WJ06 MSV safe to buy?

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