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WN06 UZB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,140 mi
Last recorded157,140 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 UZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 157,140 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,539 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

hand brake reading too low need adjustment

Fail 17 Oct 2020 142,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

hand brake reading too low need adjustment

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 127,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,790 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,607 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,515 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,154 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,287 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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WN06 UZB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 WN06 UZB, 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 WN06 UZB registered?

WN06 UZB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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