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W24 NGS

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW24 NGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,071 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,887 miles

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

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

light cracking to all 4 tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2021 86,819 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level being over full (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam will not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

cowling /trim hanging down above brake pedal

light cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outersill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,512 miles

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,236 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,188 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,365 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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W24 NGS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W24 NGS, 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 W24 NGS registered?

W24 NGS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is W24 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W24 NGS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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