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WJ06 NRE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,212 mi
Last recorded92,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 92,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 79,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 68,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,882 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 3 May 2016 45,358 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 45,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,029 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,949 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,635 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,509 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,809 miles

front tyres are worn low

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 NRE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ06 NRE registered?

WJ06 NRE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is WJ06 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 NRE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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