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B18 SHB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 129,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 123,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,199 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,601 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,524 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,756 miles

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

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

near side front under tray damaged

side skirts fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,756 miles

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

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

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

near side front under tray damaged

side skirts fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,721 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,036 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 47,036 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B18 SHB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B18 SHB, 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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B18 SHB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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