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SP06 HNV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,061 mi
Last recorded195,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 195,061 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2018 185,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 185,363 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from exhaust manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 168,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set/pair (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 168,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Set/pair (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,804 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 153,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 137,871 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

offside front tyre worn more to inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,734 miles

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

front exhaust has slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,847 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (1.6-2mm)

Front number plate stone chipped and cracked

Screw in nearside front tyre tred (suspect slow puncture)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,354 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,525 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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SP06 HNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP06 HNV, 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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SP06 HNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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