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A4 SNB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue gear box area

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on the underside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads down to 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,277 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,397 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,890 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 4 May 2016 82,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 79,385 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel has very slight flat on inner rim

tyre curbing edges very light cuts

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,022 miles

headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 66,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 54,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 41,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 41,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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A4 SNB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A4 SNB, 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 A4 SNB registered?

A4 SNB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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