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SP06 HSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light is on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 127,760 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 127,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML Light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency low,16%,on minimum limit

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake efficiency low,16%,on minimum limit

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,448 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,446 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 HSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP06 HSV, 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 SP06 HSV registered?

SP06 HSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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