MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
EML light on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight handbrake travel
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
EML light on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight handbrake travel
Pedal obstructed
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake required effort only just met
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and recommend replacement before next MOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight binding n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s number lamp out
n/s/r 'D' rubber wearing
o/s/f inner arch slightly insecure
o/s/f jack rubber missing
rear heat shield deteriorating
side skirts fitted making inspection difficult
tow bar corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0380 glow plug (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and recommend replacement before next MOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight binding n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s number lamp out
n/s/r 'D' rubber wearing
o/s/f inner arch slightly insecure
o/s/f jack rubber missing
rear heat shield deteriorating
side skirts fitted making inspection difficult
tow bar corroded
n/s/r amber bulb fadeing
side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
small windscreen stone chip n/s/f
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))
both front inner edges wearing on tyres
outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
tail exhaust clamp corroded
sill covers fitted
3 chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside centre mounting screws missing from sill cover
Offside centre mounting screws missing from sill cover
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust leak from front flexi
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brakes are worn
rear brake discs are worn and corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre inner sidewall has some damge from something rubbing on it suggest tie back inner win/under tray mouldings.
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge but cords not exposed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WL06 NUE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WL06 NUE, 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 NUE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2006.
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