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SP06 RWZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 RWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,527 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,841 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 116,841 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,387 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,386 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,253 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,206 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,118 miles

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,118 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 80,248 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,973 miles

o/s/rear tyre has tread worn off inner edge.

slight damage on n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,973 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has tread worn off inner edge.

slight damage on n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,233 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,233 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 RWZ 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 SP06 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

SP06 RWZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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