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AD06 DNX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 96,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 93,659 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 89,159 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,453 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 79,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 77,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 77,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,699 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,608 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides and n/s/f top boot starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,660 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake disc faces corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,537 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,404 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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AD06 DNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD06 DNX, 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 AD06 DNX registered?

AD06 DNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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