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W3 GJK

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,485 mi
Last recorded151,485 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 GJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 151,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 144,604 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 118,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 118,527 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,026 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,155 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 58,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,992 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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W3 GJK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W3 GJK, 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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W3 GJK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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