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AJ56 NBB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,149 miles

Offside Front o/s/f window inop

Fail 23 Jun 2025 132,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front o/s/f window inop

Pass 13 Jun 2024 130,738 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 124,038 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2022 114,823 miles

Coolant leak underneath vehicle

Coolant level low

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Rear Reg light out

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre inner sidewall has many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 93,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,158 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,155 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,673 miles

rear exhaust hanger missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,671 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust hanger missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,063 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,990 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,879 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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AJ56 NBB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ56 NBB, 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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AJ56 NBB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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