CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV06 OSC

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,090 mi
Last recorded175,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 175,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 175,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 170,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 166,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch bearing noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,518 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 127,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres perished but not showing chords

Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,520 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres cracked.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 106,718 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,903 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV06 OSC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV06 OSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV06 OSC?

You can check the full history of AV06 OSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV06 OSC registered?

AV06 OSC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is AV06 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 OSC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV06 OSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV06 OSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.