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SP05 REN

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,209 mi
Last recorded148,209 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 REN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 148,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,089 miles

Heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,561 miles

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))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 147,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 122,888 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Offside front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp unit damaged

Offside door window won't open

Fail 9 Sep 2020 118,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam won't stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working stop/tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit damaged

Offside door window won't open

Pass 31 May 2019 116,155 miles

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))

corrosion to n/s/f shocker outer casing

Fail 30 May 2019 116,152 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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))

corrosion to n/s/f shocker outer casing

Pass 24 May 2018 112,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,276 miles

front exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,276 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,543 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,543 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,640 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,618 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,218 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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SP05 REN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP05 REN, 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 SP05 REN registered?

SP05 REN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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