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WJ06 MTZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 MTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

rear brakes have signs of overheating

rear bumper loose at offside

Fail 27 Apr 2017 128,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken from silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

rear brakes have signs of overheating

rear bumper loose at offside

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,675 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness on fuel filter

Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,850 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 MTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

WJ06 MTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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