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A16 PBU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,780 mi
Last recorded150,780 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 150,780 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 150,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 149,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 149,480 miles

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

brake fluid getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2021 149,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

brake fluid getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2020 148,622 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,469 miles

Rear Nearside and offside coil spring bump stops heavily perished and worn

Fail 2 Sep 2019 144,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside coil spring bump stops heavily perished and worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 136,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly noisy/worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,425 miles

chip in screen and slight play in rear bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,425 miles

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

chip in screen and slight play in rear bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,394 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Rear Brake pads low and brake discs slightly lipped

brake pedal spongy

rear brakes are imbalanced and require inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component Pump area (2.3.3b)

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

Rear Brake pads low and brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,576 miles

rear tyres getting low,

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,713 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,713 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,257 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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A16 PBU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A16 PBU, 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 A16 PBU registered?

A16 PBU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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