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SP06 RXH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 87,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror loose ie swings back and forward ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc looks overheated due to cal handbrake lever stick on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door mirror missing outer casting

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre been run flat ()

Pass 14 May 2018 82,469 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door mirror missing outer cover

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 82,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door mirror missing outer cover

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 76,981 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 4 May 2017 76,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber detached mount. (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 12 May 2016 71,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror cover missing

oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2016 71,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror cover missing

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 63,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre slightly worn outer edge

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r lens broken but no white light showing to rear

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,300 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r lens broken but no white light showing to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,561 miles

N/s/r and O/s/f brakes binding very slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,561 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/r and O/s/f brakes binding very slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and slightly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2012 42,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and slightly perished

Tyre in boot is deflated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,400 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,447 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,447 miles

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

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

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

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 RXH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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