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T900 PHL

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 PHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 151,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 151,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axel front mount, floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,047 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 143,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferrule To Calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule To Calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Arch Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,254 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 117,252 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,306 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column U J (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,470 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,201 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,573 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 69,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,926 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,290 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SOME CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,225 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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T900 PHL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T900 PHL, 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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T900 PHL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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