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WL06 DHJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,166 mi
Last recorded173,166 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 DHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 173,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 173,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 162,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 5 Nov 2015 154,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 143,785 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearknob insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 99,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 79,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 66,607 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 DHJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DHJ, 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 WL06 DHJ registered?

WL06 DHJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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