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WL55 HUY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,975 mi
Last recorded38,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 38,885 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,769 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 38,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,463 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 36,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 36,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,480 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,635 miles

all tyres old and perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,266 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,374 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 25,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,346 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 HUY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL55 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

WL55 HUY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is WL55 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 HUY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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