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4927 AP

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,105 mi
Last recorded121,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4927 AP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe heavy rust

rear subframe heavy rust

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear top shocker mountings coroding

front subframe heavy rust

Fail 1 Jul 2024 118,586 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear top shocker mountings coroding

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe heavy rust

rear suspension heavy rust

Fail 3 Nov 2022 113,339 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

front subframe heavy rust

rear suspension heavy rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe heavy rust

rear subframe heavy rust

Fail 3 Nov 2021 110,673 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe heavy rust

rear subframe heavy rust

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyres chopped on the inner edge, becoming bald

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225,45,17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyres chopped on the inner edge, becoming bald

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,437 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,537 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,242 miles

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

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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4927 AP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 4927 AP, 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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4927 AP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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