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WP06 SOH

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,827 mi
Last recorded221,827 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 SOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 221,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

under side of chassis corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 217,646 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot split

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 217,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 210,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides, brake back plates have corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 210,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides, brake back plates have corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 205,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage but light output not reduced.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES, brake back plates have corrosion.

Rear Both sides, trailing arm bush prescribed area has corrosion but not excessive.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 205,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage but light output not reduced.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES, brake back plates have corrosion.

Rear Both sides, trailing arm bush prescribed area has corrosion but not excessive.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 198,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 189,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 183,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 177,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 172,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 172,044 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 167,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 147,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 136,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 136,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 120,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 102,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WP06 SOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WP06 SOH, 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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WP06 SOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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