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SR51 SGR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 SGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 97,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working Burst Pipe (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,245 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top alloy mount deteriorated and corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting deteriorated and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,081 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,376 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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SR51 SGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SR51 SGR, 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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SR51 SGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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