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B5 RKW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,136 mi
Last recorded185,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 185,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 185,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 180,920 miles

weep from power steering

Pass 24 Jun 2024 173,652 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 173,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 164,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 164,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 153,793 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 144,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer & inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 132,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 106,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 106,810 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 106,804 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 96,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,196 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 81,196 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,142 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,957 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,536 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 36,584 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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B5 RKW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B5 RKW, 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 B5 RKW registered?

B5 RKW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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