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WL06 DHF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,297 mi
Last recorded161,297 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 DHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,297 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 161,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 160,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,381 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 158,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 154,225 miles

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

front & rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 154,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front & rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,508 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame/suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 153,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 153,025 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,547 miles

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

exhaust front flexy outer caseing brocken

rear wheels binding

Fail 23 Jan 2018 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust front flexy outer caseing brocken

rear wheels binding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 132,303 miles

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 132,303 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner part of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,189 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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WL06 DHF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WL06 DHF, 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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WL06 DHF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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