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AX06 HUA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,534 mi
Last recorded124,534 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 HUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 124,534 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 123,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,842 miles

underbody been undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2024 112,842 miles

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

underbody been undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (mounted on offside rear chassis) protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield has four corroded/ insecure mountings

Nearside central outrigger corroded but not considered structural

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounting split and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside central outrigger corroded but not considered structural

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting at rear of centre section cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 112,380 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (mounted on offside rear chassis) protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield has four corroded/ insecure mountings

Nearside central outrigger corroded but not considered structural

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounting split and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside central outrigger corroded but not considered structural

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting at rear of centre section cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,609 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield has 3 insecure mountings

Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,587 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield has 3 insecure mountings

Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,344 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 101,330 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,447 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,446 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,448 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 90,444 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,647 miles

coolant leak from timing belt side of engine

Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,430 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

coolant leak from timing belt side of engine

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,156 miles

engine management light

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,876 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,069 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,504 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 HUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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