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WP06 SOJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,516 mi
Last recorded204,516 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 SOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 204,516 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 184,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre winter pattern

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 184,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre winter pattern

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 170,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 170,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 163,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 154,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,280 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 125,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 125,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,250 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,248 miles

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

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 SOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WP06 SOJ, 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 WP06 SOJ registered?

WP06 SOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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