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WU06 NXD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 NXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 156,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jul 2020 155,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 155,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 152,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 152,286 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 149,215 miles

rear brake dust shields corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 149,215 miles

rear brake dust shields corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 145,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in rear suspension bushes etc close to mot fail

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,351 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 116,214 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 103,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,171 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,514 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 NXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

WU06 NXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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