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V9 SGD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,260 mi
Last recorded166,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 SGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 166,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 160,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 154,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 147,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,062 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 141,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 136,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 122,891 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,759 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,841 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V9 SGD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V9 SGD, 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 V9 SGD registered?

V9 SGD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is V9 SGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 SGD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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