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WJ06 NPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,542 mi
Last recorded176,542 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 176,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 176,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,726 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2019 161,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Feb 2019 161,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rose joints (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2018 152,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,689 miles

adv slight wear in both rear upper suspension arm bushes.....

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,956 miles

adv both offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms slight wear.......

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,616 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 52,417 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 NPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

WJ06 NPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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