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WR06 RXM

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 RXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,364 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,095 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

osr brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,255 miles

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,798 miles

rear tyres"stepped"

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,427 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 62,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,745 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,122 miles

n/s/r reflector slightly damaged

o/s/r indicator fading white

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,122 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r reflector slightly damaged

o/s/r indicator fading white

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,449 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RXM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR06 RXM, 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 WR06 RXM registered?

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

Is WR06 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 RXM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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