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WU06 UVO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,513 mi
Last recorded198,513 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 198,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 198,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 189,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 189,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 176,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 165,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 155,095 miles

E M L lamp on

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

clutch slipping

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,097 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,752 miles

Damage to near side front tyre wall.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,450 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,217 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 UVO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

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

Is WU06 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 UVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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