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AD06 XBW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 144,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,746 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,560 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Temporary type fuel cap fitted but appears to be sealing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 108,529 miles

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

Front slight play in steering rack track rod.( drum stick)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,303 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,343 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 XBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

AD06 XBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is AD06 XBW safe to buy?

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