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WU06 HSO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,997 mi
Last recorded149,997 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,997 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,795 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,796 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low- worn inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,472 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 89,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,023 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 63,556 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 13 May 2009 42,214 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in steering rack

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 HSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

WU06 HSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is WU06 HSO safe to buy?

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