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WU06 HSL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,067 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering knuckle (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,001 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,206 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2017 113,206 miles

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

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

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 109,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 000 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

2256/45/17 X 4

ENG MAN ON DASH

NSR LAMP LENZ DAMAGED

OSF WINDOW INOP

SLIGHT EX LEAK-MONITOR-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICL RECORDS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,969 miles

2 X F/W/BLADES S/SPLITS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

EMG MAN ON DASH

OSF FRONT SHOCK WEEPING

OSF WINDOW INOP

PBT-PODOT

S/EX LEAK FRONT PIPE

T/BELT & SERVICE?=-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,969 miles

2 X F/W/BLADES S/SPLITS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

EMG MAN ON DASH

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF FRONT SHOCK WEEPING

OSF WINDOW INOP

PBT-PODOT

S/EX LEAK FRONT PIPE

T/BELT & SERVICE?=-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,376 miles

225/45/17 X 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF WINDOW OP NOISEY

OSF CENTRE WHEEL CAP MISSING

OSF WINDOW INOP

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

TIMING BELT????-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

YELLOW 'I' SYMBOL ON DASH

Fail 26 Feb 2014 91,376 miles

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

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

225/45/17 X 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF WINDOW OP NOISEY

OSF CENTRE WHEEL CAP MISSING

OSF WINDOW INOP

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

TIMING BELT????-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

YELLOW 'I' SYMBOL ON DASH

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,569 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,177 miles

feaf discs slightly worn

nearside light reflector cluster damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,279 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,279 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WU06 HSL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HSL, 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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WU06 HSL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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