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WU06 FHH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 130,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock damage (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive not excessive for mot but very bad! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter porous (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,015 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker mounts fractured but secure

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear shocker mount housings fractured but secure

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,816 miles

Offside Rear fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,816 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 93,454 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,120 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2013 78,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,062 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,784 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 FHH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHH, 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 WU06 FHH registered?

WU06 FHH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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