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W17 PAT

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,975 mi
Last recorded62,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 PAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 62,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 60,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not retract properly (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,335 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,041 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,786 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 39,786 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2017 34,629 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,386 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 30,386 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2015 26,491 miles

front inner brake pads aprox.80% worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 8,449 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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W17 PAT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W17 PAT, 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 W17 PAT registered?

W17 PAT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is W17 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 PAT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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