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AD06 XBH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 147,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,969 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 141,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust shield insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,035 miles

offside front inner cv boot weeping grease

Fail 9 Aug 2019 124,958 miles

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

front brake pads low

offside front inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,771 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 118,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,683 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS (INNER) WEARING QUITE THIN. RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON.

OSR TYRE OLD AND BADLY WORN INSIDE EDGE 225 45 17. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ALSO QUITE WORN.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS (INNER) WEARING QUITE THIN. RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING QUITE RUSTY. RECOMMEND ATTENTION/CLEAN.

OSR TYRE OLD AND BADLY WORN INSIDE EDGE 225 45 17. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ALSO QUITE WORN.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,174 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 XBH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

AD06 XBH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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