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AO06 OXH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,836 mi
Last recorded160,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 160,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 156,385 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 156,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 150,966 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack or column movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,664 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 148,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 147,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 145,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 61,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 45,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,193 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OXH 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 80%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

AO06 OXH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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