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T80 FKU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 FKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper linkage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 127,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2024 115,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 91,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,482 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,704 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 54,704 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,211 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,114 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 48,114 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,911 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 43,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,868 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 24,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,017 miles

Engine splash cover fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Park brake travel

Fail 1 Dec 2009 18,017 miles

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

Engine splash cover fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Park brake travel

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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T80 FKU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T80 FKU, 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 T80 FKU registered?

T80 FKU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is T80 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T80 FKU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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