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WK06 ZZN

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,583 mi
Last recorded102,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 ZZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STRONG ADVISE (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight play tie rod

Pass 18 Dec 2021 67,809 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,809 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 65,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,224 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 65,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,473 miles

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2019 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,012 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,012 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,346 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,346 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,763 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,135 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 ZZN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

WK06 ZZN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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