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A2 RAU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 77,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 74,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,718 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 73,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,250 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,250 miles

Front Steering column shaft fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 66,530 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened O/S FRONT AND N/S FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,042 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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A2 RAU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A2 RAU, 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 A2 RAU registered?

A2 RAU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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