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2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 JBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 90,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,223 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,553 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre is out of shape 225/45r17

Fail 17 Dec 2020 66,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre is out of shape 225/45r17

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,661 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,957 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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56 JBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 56 JBP, 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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56 JBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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