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A12 RTL

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 72,040 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,239 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 69,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,058 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,983 miles

play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,213 miles

os and nsr tyres have splits in inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,089 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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A12 RTL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A12 RTL, 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 A12 RTL registered?

A12 RTL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is A12 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RTL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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