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W141 SST

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 SST
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,700 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension strut bearing noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 132,611 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension strut bearing noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,497 miles

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 5 Feb 2019 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,485 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,244 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 44,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 39,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 26,565 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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W141 SST is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W141 SST, 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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W141 SST is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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