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WL06 FGU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 FGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,214 miles

Oil leak

Timing chain noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers do not park in correct position

Fail 22 Aug 2014 70,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers do not park in correct position

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,347 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,341 miles

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

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

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

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 FGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

WL06 FGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is WL06 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 FGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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