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WK06 URM

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,474 mi
Last recorded70,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 URM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,474 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 66,879 miles

head lamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 66,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

head lamp washers inop

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 53,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 40,548 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 17,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,975 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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WK06 URM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK06 URM, 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 URM registered?

WK06 URM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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