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WR06 RXW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,445 mi
Last recorded161,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar excessive corrosion [no ball attachment fitted]

Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,048 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

offside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2025 160,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2023 157,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Dec 2023 157,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear one wheel bolt missing

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 156,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear one wheel bolt missing

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 150,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 150,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 146,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 139,047 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,158 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 109,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 94,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,357 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,115 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight 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
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WR06 RXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

WR06 RXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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