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WU06 HSF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,363 mi
Last recorded190,363 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 190,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 186,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 168,314 miles

coolant cap missing

Fail 20 Apr 2019 168,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant cap missing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 155,611 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 155,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 135,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,323 miles

Oil leak

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,323 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,877 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,542 miles

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

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 HSF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

WU06 HSF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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