CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK06 URN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,556 mi
Last recorded163,556 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 163,556 miles

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

rear brake backing plates becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 163,535 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear brake backing plates becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 163,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake backing plates becoming corroded

Rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 156,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 152,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,457 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 144,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 121,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,871 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,381 miles

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

n/s/rear outer sidewall condition,of tyre,advise attention

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK06 URN 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 65%.

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 URN, 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

How do I check the history of WK06 URN?

You can check the full history of WK06 URN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK06 URN registered?

WK06 URN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is WK06 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 URN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 URN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK06 URN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.