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A11 XMM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 110,377 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded particularly around mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,558 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack bars light play ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe light swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 104,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,914 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 93,167 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,570 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 69,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2012 69,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,442 miles

front tyres on limit

rear pads close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on limit

rear pads close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,271 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre is split but not down to the cords

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,776 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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A11 XMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A11 XMM, 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 A11 XMM registered?

A11 XMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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