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TP02 GSP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP02 GSP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 52,681 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,516 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 49,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 46,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,651 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,889 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 37,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,773 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 36,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,369 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 35,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 34,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,204 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,387 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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TP02 GSP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TP02 GSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TP02 GSP registered?

TP02 GSP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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