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SP06 XXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,100 mi
Last recorded176,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 XXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 176,100 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 175,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 159,056 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 159,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 147,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,466 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 132,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sheered odd the mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,776 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,397 miles

both front discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 98,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,977 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 XXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXX, 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 XXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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