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WL55 HUU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 159,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

o/s/f belt retraction slightly tight

Fail 16 Dec 2015 159,867 miles

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

o/s/f belt retraction slightly tight

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,115 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 126,499 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,886 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 93,120 miles

Cut in offside front tyre (not reached ply cord)

Outer edges of front tyres wearing thin

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,089 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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WL55 HUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL55 HUU, 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 WL55 HUU registered?

WL55 HUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is WL55 HUU safe to buy?

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