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AD55 NUF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,738 mi
Last recorded126,738 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 NUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen below drivers view near the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,873 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,340 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 15 Jan 2016 85,508 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,632 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,931 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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AD55 NUF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AD55 NUF, 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 AD55 NUF registered?

AD55 NUF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AD55 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 NUF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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