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DA55 PUU

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,026 mi
Last recorded133,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp94,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 133,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 132,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 125,734 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 118,253 miles

Front Shock Absorbers rusty

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 111,601 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,605 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,257 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp reliability report

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DA55 PUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 94,270 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 PUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA55 PUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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