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T6 PBW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,325 mi
Last recorded144,325 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 PBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 144,325 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,383 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 124,383 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,924 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heat shields

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,113 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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T6 PBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T6 PBW, 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 T6 PBW registered?

T6 PBW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is T6 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T6 PBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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