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AD06 DOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 157,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 157,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 156,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 156,008 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 155,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,024 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 155,003 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenz faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber fitted incorectly

Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD06 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

AD06 DOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AD06 DOA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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