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WU06 HVG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,510 mi
Last recorded149,510 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 149,510 miles

Nearside Rear worn inside edge 2254517

Pass 11 May 2016 146,294 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

e.m.l on dash

Fail 11 May 2016 146,294 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

e.m.l on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,674 miles

o/s/r inner tyre side wall split

Fail 29 Apr 2015 132,673 miles

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

o/s/r inner tyre side wall split

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,401 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

Front screen is cracked.

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

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Some play & gaiters are perishing on both front outer anti roll bar links.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,401 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front screen is cracked.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Some play & gaiters are perishing on both front outer anti roll bar links.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,739 miles

Engine management light is on.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,739 miles

Engine management light is on.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 24 May 2012 92,678 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 92,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 78,702 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM MARK

Pass 19 May 2010 64,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,713 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 HVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

WU06 HVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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