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A20 MCA

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 29,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 29,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 26,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 24,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,239 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,181 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 22,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,907 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,327 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2013 19,327 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 16,005 miles

front tyres wearing shoulders

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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A20 MCA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A20 MCA, 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 A20 MCA registered?

A20 MCA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is A20 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MCA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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