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WR06 RXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 RXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,202 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing is damaged

noise from clutch - attention needed

Fail 2 Oct 2019 135,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing is damaged

noise from clutch - attention needed

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 125,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 125,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate broken (0.1 (d))

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

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

Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing area (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,495 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,830 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 RXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

WR06 RXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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