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WU06 NXZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 NXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,285 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,204 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,376 miles

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

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

both rear tyres on legal limit

cut n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre has nail and is punctured

oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,754 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

speedo glass cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

speedo glass cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs corroded & worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,525 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,970 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 60,965 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,783 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 NXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

WU06 NXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 NXZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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