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AF06 XBG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

229,103 mi
Last recorded229,103 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 229,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 228,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 228,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 227,718 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 227,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 218,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 207,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 194,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 187,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all road tyres perishing

engine management lamp illuminated

middle exhaust section loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 178,249 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 178,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 170,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres deteriorated / cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2013 170,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres deteriorated / cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2012 160,899 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 151,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 141,699 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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AF06 XBG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF06 XBG, 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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AF06 XBG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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