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WU06 HPE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,540 mi
Last recorded135,540 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 135,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive McPherson strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount of Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 125,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount of Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,628 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper susspension rose joint dust cover deterated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,211 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/REAR

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,655 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,733 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 HPE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

WU06 HPE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is WU06 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 HPE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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