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WU06 FLJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 160,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has cut not Deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 156,133 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 152,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 144,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge & showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge & showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathering slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,689 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges of tread

N/S/R tyre wearing low on edge of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,101 miles

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre side wall

unable to see inner front brake pads

Fail 25 Apr 2009 22,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,001 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 FLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

WU06 FLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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