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SP06 RXL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 RXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 86,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 86,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,867 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,001 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,540 miles

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

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012
Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,285 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 47,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,496 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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 RXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

SP06 RXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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