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WU06 HPP

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,117 mi
Last recorded155,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,117 miles

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Front spring fowling body

Slight ex blow from front flexi

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Front spring fowling body

Slight ex blow from front flexi

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 153,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to vehicle suspension and underside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 149,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 145,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,532 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 128,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,323 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 118,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,758 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,414 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,895 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,852 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 HPP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

WU06 HPP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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