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AO06 OWP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,904 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 116,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,019 miles

Rear rear coil springs in a rusty condition bottom coils

Rear rear subframe in a dry rusty condition / and corroding on mounting points to chassis

Fail 26 Oct 2022 112,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lower wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear coil springs in a rusty condition bottom coils

Rear rear subframe in a dry rusty condition / and corroding on mounting points to chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 104,256 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,256 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,523 miles

front pipe flexi ./ slight play ./

slight damage to o/s/r light cluster ./

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,002 miles

play in n/s/r suspension arm top bush

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,863 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 21,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 13,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,232 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 OWP 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 84.2%.

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 OWP, 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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AO06 OWP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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