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WR06 RWU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 RWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop defective

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,687 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring rebound rubber loose and unsecured.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 58,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 21,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,440 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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WR06 RWU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WR06 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR06 RWU?

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What year was WR06 RWU registered?

WR06 RWU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is WR06 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 RWU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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