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AO06 OWM

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,538 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL DAMAGE ,RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL DAMAGE /NEAR LIMITS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,783 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,171 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation present at time of test (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,917 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 48,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,785 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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AO06 OWM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO06 OWM, 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 AO06 OWM registered?

AO06 OWM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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