MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid getting low
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
oil leak
Rear Nearside and offside coil spring bump stops heavily perished and worn
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
Front Shock absorbers corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly noisy/worn.
chip in screen and slight play in rear bushes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chip in screen and slight play in rear bushes
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
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
rear tyres getting low,
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A16 PBU safe to buy?
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