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WL06 PVZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 PVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,876 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp is not working

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp is not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,485 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,899 miles

some noise emitted from auxilary tensioner at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,819 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,816 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake seized (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 103,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,035 miles

Nearside bumper damaged and inner arch

nearside wing accident damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,035 miles

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

Nearside bumper damaged and inner arch

nearside wing accident damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,870 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,769 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 30,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PVZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

WL06 PVZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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