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AO06 OXD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 147,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 140,588 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 133,936 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 126,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 120,707 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 May 2020 118,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 114,296 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 114,291 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 99,081 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear heavy splitting inner side wall of tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 91,772 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2015 84,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 79,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 79,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 70,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,793 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 OXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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