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WR55 YNG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,962 mi
Last recorded278,962 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 YNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 278,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced uv damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced uv damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 278,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top shocker mount broken (2.7.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced uv damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced uv damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 274,671 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 274,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 267,579 miles

Front both sides seat belt slow in retracting

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 26 Nov 2015 267,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both sides seat belt slow in retracting

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 239,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield hanging down rear

Pass 23 Dec 2013 205,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 172,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 172,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 134,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,494 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,863 miles

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

n.s.f wiper arm lose

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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WR55 YNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WR55 YNG, 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 WR55 YNG registered?

WR55 YNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WR55 YNG safe to buy?

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