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WU06 NXL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 NXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 110,065 miles

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

nearside rear tyre[damage to outer side wall]cords not showing

Fail 16 May 2012 110,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre[damage to outer side wall]cords not showing

Pass 17 May 2011 93,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 93,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 81,199 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 81,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 67,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,363 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 NXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU06 NXL registered?

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

Is WU06 NXL safe to buy?

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