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1680 RO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1680 RO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 65,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 64,653 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,695 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between tread not deep enough to show cords

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 4 May 2011 43,044 miles

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 5 May 2010 29,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 29,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,073 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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1680 RO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 1680 RO, 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 1680 RO registered?

1680 RO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is 1680 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1680 RO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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