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773 SYD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,494 mi
Last recorded124,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration773 SYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 124,494 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central CENTRE UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE & RESTING ON EXHAUST.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM BACK BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATES RUSTING AWAY & WILL BECOME INSECURE.

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre NAIL IN OSF TYRE TREAD. ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH. (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side SUSPECT CALIPER. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central CENTRE UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE & RESTING ON EXHAUST.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM BACK BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATES RUSTING AWAY & WILL BECOME INSECURE.

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

NSR & OSR BRAKE CALIPER ANTI RATTLE CLIPS MISSING,REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre NAIL IN OSF TYRE TREAD. ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR CALIPER HAND BRAKE ACTUATOR ARM SEIZED,HAND BRAKE CABLE APPEARS TO BE OK.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

POWER STEERING PIPE INSECURE & RESTING ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE,SORT A.S.A.P

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,904 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,WORN & LIPPED,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODING & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD,0-3-0 MM,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P.(225-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Rear REAR EXHAUST UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

SERVICE ON DASH.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 108,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened HAS CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,WORN & LIPPED,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODING & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD,0-3-0 MM,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P.(225-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE BOTH SIDES A.S.A.P. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Rear REAR EXHAUST UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

SERVICE ON DASH.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,113 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,744 miles

Front FRONT TYRES APPEAR TO BE LOW IN PRESSURE.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,801 miles

NSF LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 90,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

NSF LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS. (3.5.1g)

NSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. 225-45X17

OIL LEAK.

OSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 75,961 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,467 miles

items removed from driver's view

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

items removed from driver's view

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,188 miles

nsf tyre cracked

Pass 24 May 2013 49,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 49,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 37,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,000 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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773 SYD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 773 SYD, 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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773 SYD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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