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WU06 UVE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,201 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 114,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 111,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,389 miles

OIL LEAKS

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Jun 2019 110,388 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 May 2018 104,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,133 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,782 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring mounting cup area (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear two child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelts

eml light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 71,032 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,779 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 UVE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

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

Is WU06 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 UVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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