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WJ06 NNR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 157,371 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight roughness in nearside front strut top bearing/mounting

Fail 10 Jun 2021 157,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight roughness in nearside front strut top bearing/mounting

Pass 30 Jun 2020 155,858 miles

Front exhaust flexy slight blow

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 147,445 miles

Front steering column slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,849 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 137,849 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 131,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,725 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre getting low in places

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 107,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door check insecure

some deterioration on exhaust system

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear worn and tread wear uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,285 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,614 miles

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

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)

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 NNR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NNR, 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 NNR registered?

WJ06 NNR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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