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AD06 XBO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 137,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 134,499 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 134,499 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,388 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 127,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 119,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 119,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,218 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 109,218 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,342 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,067 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,024 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,404 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,577 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,278 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AD06 XBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

AD06 XBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is AD06 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 XBO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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