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WU06 HPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

210,014 mi
Last recorded210,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 210,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 209,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 207,426 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 207,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 200,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 193,279 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 193,120 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking o/s/r brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 184,389 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak power steering fluid leak (cap leaking ) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 184,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Oil leak power steering fluid leak (cap leaking ) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 174,664 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s wing indicator lens missing

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 174,522 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s wing indicator lens missing

n/s/f side light dim

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 164,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 164,835 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,211 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s wing indiactor lens missing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 155,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

n/s wing indiactor lens missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,547 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

n/s wing indicator lens damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,544 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

n/s wing indicator lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,240 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,063 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 126,458 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 116,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,298 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

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 HPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

WU06 HPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is WU06 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 HPZ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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