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T77 MSW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT77 MSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 149,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 149,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Auxiliary belt snapped while an emissions test was being performed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 141,323 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2024 141,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 127,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,816 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner shoulders.

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,816 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner shoulders.

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,373 miles

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,003 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,442 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,175 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,175 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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T77 MSW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 T77 MSW, 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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T77 MSW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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