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T8 KGR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 KGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 132,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 121,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 96,056 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 87,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective retaining clip faulty (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper banana arm rose bushes borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside rear cracking/perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing/worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2018 66,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has metal object puncturing tread

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and out of shape

Pass 4 May 2017 52,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 52,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perrished.

slight play in both rear hubs.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,183 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 34,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,182 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T8 KGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T8 KGR, 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 T8 KGR registered?

T8 KGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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