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WV06 TXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 TXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,527 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,494 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 60,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 41,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,609 miles

osf tyre bold on edges (225/45/17)

Pass 7 May 2015 32,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 32,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 29,119 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 25,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 25,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 22,507 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,507 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 19,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 16,174 miles
Pass 15 May 2009

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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WV06 TXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV06 TXB, 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 WV06 TXB registered?

WV06 TXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is WV06 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 TXB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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