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ST06 NUF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 NUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Jun 2022 107,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,766 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear, front trailing arm mount brackets are heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear, front trailing arm mount brackets are heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,916 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,138 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,346 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Discs Slightly Pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Discs Slightly Pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,207 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 NUF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST06 NUF, 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 NUF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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