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SM06 XUJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,885 mi
Last recorded155,885 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp94,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 XUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 155,885 miles

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

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Fail 2 May 2020 155,885 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,614 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 149,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,929 miles

both rear inner wheel rims distorted

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center

o/s/f engine oil leak /blowing over some components

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 1 Jun 2016 139,791 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r d rubber (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheel rims distorted

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center

o/s/f engine oil leak /blowing over some components

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,393 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner 3/4 has bald patch very close to limit(where buckle is )

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has 2 tiny tears

Fail 21 May 2015 133,274 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner 3/4 has bald patch very close to limit(where buckle is )

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has 2 tiny tears

Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 123,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear rake sticking on slightly

nearside rear shock absorber slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2013 115,191 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 115,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,029 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,216 miles

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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SM06 XUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM06 XUJ, 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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SM06 XUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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