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W50 GJD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,803 mi
Last recorded147,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 GJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 147,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2025 145,556 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 140,604 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 140,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,863 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 134,861 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,311 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,395 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 124,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,710 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 106,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,320 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,861 miles

Engine M.I.L. on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine M.I.L. on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,643 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,802 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,802 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,907 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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W50 GJD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W50 GJD, 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 W50 GJD registered?

W50 GJD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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