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WK06 JBE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 JBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,067 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked/damaged not affecting light output

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bith front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 128,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bith front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,473 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber not fitted correctly

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,473 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,954 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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WK06 JBE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WK06 JBE, 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 WK06 JBE registered?

WK06 JBE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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