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AD06 XBK

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 160,004 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 152,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,319 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,889 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 XBK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 AD06 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

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

Is AD06 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 XBK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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