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AX06 HTG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,435 mi
Last recorded150,435 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 HTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,435 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 148,507 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 148,506 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear caliper binding

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 143,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight rust including all shocker casings

Pass 29 Mar 2022 141,109 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,665 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 129,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,016 miles

Both front shock casing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 123,001 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Both front shock casing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,582 miles

EML ON

NSR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2017 116,581 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML ON

NSR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,540 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH TO HUB (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 110,540 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH TO HUB (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH TO HUB (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,235 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,501 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,762 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,030 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,570 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,826 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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AX06 HTG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX06 HTG, 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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AX06 HTG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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