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WJ06 NRF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 129,767 miles

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both mounttings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror crash damaged. ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower widespread corrosion to rear axle and attached components. no holes during test formed.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 121,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is black! long overdue change. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc thin and red in colour from binding brakes for aa long period of time. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel hardly turns. all brake components red from the heat caused by binding for a long period of time. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakes have been binding for some time! pad out inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of tread from binding brakes. 225/45/17 94w xl. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror crash damaged. ()

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower widespread corrosion to rear axle and attached components. no holes during test formed.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror unit damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,004 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tape on N/S/R lamp

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,143 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all pads low

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,143 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,734 miles

both rear tyres cracked and nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,017 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 NRF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

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

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