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WU06 FFW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,502 mi
Last recorded55,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 FFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 44,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,524 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear True sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 18 Jun 2019 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear True sidewall perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,272 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE RELATED DEGREDATION, SMALL CRACKS IN TYRE WALLS.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,272 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE VALVE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE VALVE RUBBER SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE VALVE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE VALVE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,090 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,942 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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WU06 FFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW?

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What year was WU06 FFW registered?

WU06 FFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

Is WU06 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 FFW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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