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A21 MFR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,621 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,950 miles

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,947 miles

front no plate is marked

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,397 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 30 Mar 2009 22,240 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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A21 MFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A21 MFR, 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 A21 MFR registered?

A21 MFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is A21 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MFR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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