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WU06 HRW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,117 mi
Last recorded167,117 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 167,117 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 167,117 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2023 153,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,136 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2021 128,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 121,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,582 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Rear brake discs worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,183 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,520 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,461 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,726 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,823 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 HRW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

WU06 HRW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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