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WU06 HNZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 122,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 94w XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,127 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,877 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 76,638 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,840 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre structure starting to deteriorate on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on tread surface not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre structure starting to deteriorate on inner edge of tread surface

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,952 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,328 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

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 HNZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HNZ, 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

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What year was WU06 HNZ registered?

WU06 HNZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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