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WJ06 NPA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,947 mi
Last recorded114,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 114,947 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 114,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 90,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,502 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 81,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 77,031 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,180 miles

front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,497 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 50,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,118 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,050 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 NPA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

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

Is WJ06 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 NPA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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