CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU06 EYT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,455 mi
Last recorded98,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 EYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 98,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,502 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 79,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,136 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,040 miles

Both rear discs pitted and corroded

Exhaust in poor condition in places, slight blow at flexi

NSF tire soft

OSR tire perished slightly

Rear handbrake cable anchor point corroded and broken but not causing insecurity of the cables

Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear discs pitted and corroded

Exhaust in poor condition in places, slight blow at flexi

NSF tire soft

OSR tire perished slightly

Rear handbrake cable anchor point corroded and broken but not causing insecurity of the cables

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,894 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,761 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2011 40,782 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 40,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,453 miles

wheel alignment check

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,223 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU06 EYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU06 EYT, 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

How do I check the history of WU06 EYT?

You can check the full history of WU06 EYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU06 EYT registered?

WU06 EYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is WU06 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 EYT shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU06 EYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU06 EYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.