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V17 SRC

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 SRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 105,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 101,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 101,450 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,352 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,704 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,806 miles

underbody dry and rusty in places

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,728 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting housing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Rear brake slight binding

underbody dry and rusty in places

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,851 miles

All 4 tyres beginning to crack/split on treads.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,851 miles

All 4 tyres beginning to crack/split on treads.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,480 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,621 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,360 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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V17 SRC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V17 SRC, 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 V17 SRC registered?

V17 SRC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is V17 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 SRC shows 21 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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