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ST06 CUK

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,378 mi
Last recorded126,378 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 CUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside strut top rough

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Top mounting (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Top mounting (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,910 miles

osr tyre has perished side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,910 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre has perished side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,653 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013

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

Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,857 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,828 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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ST06 CUK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST06 CUK, 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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ST06 CUK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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