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AH05 AAB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,779 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 133,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,820 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 120,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 102,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,407 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded but not leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,131 miles

Offside Mirror glass is held in with tape - Replacement glass will not fit a backing plate is missing

Fail 10 Aug 2017 94,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OIL level is over filled

Offside Mirror glass is held in with tape - Replacement glass will not fit a backing plate is missing

Service light is showing on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,892 miles

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge and nail in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,007 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,464 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,464 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AH05 AAB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AH05 AAB, 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 AH05 AAB registered?

AH05 AAB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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