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WN06 UZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 UZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,697 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 106,689 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 106,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,892 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,892 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,398 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,474 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,043 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,043 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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 UZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

WN06 UZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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