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WJ06 OJM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,890 mi
Last recorded176,890 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 OJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 176,890 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 176,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 169,844 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 169,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 161,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,840 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 132,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear 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 6 May 2016 117,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 May 2016 117,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,968 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 18 Apr 2015 108,968 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 19 Apr 2014 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND ON 1.6MM TREAD OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD BOTH LOW INSIDE EDGES

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread

check electrics on tow bar

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,048 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND ON 1.6MM TREAD OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD BOTH LOW INSIDE EDGES

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread

check electrics on tow bar

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

smallcuts nearside front tyre but not showing cord

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,545 miles

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Pass 5 May 2009 63,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,294 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 OJM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

WJ06 OJM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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