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WL06 NUE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 NUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 160,665 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 155,964 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 155,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 155,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 146,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,672 miles

n/s/r amber bulb fadeing

side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

small windscreen stone chip n/s/f

Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,257 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,274 miles

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.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,650 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 64,114 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,763 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,564 miles

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)

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 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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What year was WL06 NUE registered?

WL06 NUE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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