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WR06 RXV

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 RXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,389 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 136,281 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,435 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,666 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside windscreen wiper deterioating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,616 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 109,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,486 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 149,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 126,378 miles

Advise both front coil springs corroding on base coil.

Advise play in both front steering track rod ball joints.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WR06 RXV, 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

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What year was WR06 RXV registered?

WR06 RXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is WR06 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 RXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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