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WJ06 NOH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,755 mi
Last recorded116,755 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 116,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,522 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,162 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 103,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Tight when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle due to worn discs (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,387 miles

Both front brake disc are slightly worn/corroded and the imbalance is 20% pull to the left (max allowed 25%)

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly discoloured but the images are still o.k.

The engine coolant temperature gauge is reading high

The exhaust is corroded but not leaking

The n/s/f strut top mounting is dry

There is slight play in the n/s/r suspension top arm outer joint

There is various slight bodywork damage including the o/s/r arch, o/s sill cover, bonnet and the aerial is taped

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,387 miles

Both front brake disc are slightly worn/corroded and the imbalance is 20% pull to the left (max allowed 25%)

Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly discoloured but the images are still o.k.

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

The engine coolant temperature gauge is reading high

The exhaust is corroded but not leaking

The n/s/f strut top mounting is dry

There is slight play in the n/s/r suspension top arm outer joint

There is various slight bodywork damage including the o/s/r arch, o/s sill cover, bonnet and the aerial is taped

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,946 miles

N/s/f top suspension mounting noisy

O/s sill panel damaged

Play in the n/s/r top suspension arm outer bush

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,946 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/f top suspension mounting noisy

O/s sill panel damaged

Play in the n/s/r top suspension arm outer bush

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,747 miles

the exhaust is corroded but not leaking

the front brake discs are slightly corroded

the o/s sill cover is grazed

there is slight play in the n/s/r suspension upper radius arm outer rose joint

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,158 miles

the exhaust the is slightly corroded but not leaking

the front brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

the o/s/r tyre tread depth is 2.5mm and the n/s/r is 3mm (min limit is 1.6)

the trim is slighty insecure under o/s of the front bumper

there is slight play in both rear suspension upper radius arm outer rose joints

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,081 miles

the windscreen wiper blades are slightly split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,992 miles

all tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

rear suspension top arm bushes slightly worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,313 miles

vehicle underbody from dry,needs wax oyling.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,269 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn 2 mm.n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm! Legal limit 1,6 mm.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,299 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 NOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NOH, 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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WJ06 NOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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