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WU06 HVF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,145 mi
Last recorded139,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,145 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 139,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,090 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 148,228 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose bud (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,286 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,844 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,984 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 49,967 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,322 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,025 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 HVF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

WU06 HVF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is WU06 HVF safe to buy?

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