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AF06 XBR

2006 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,822 mi
Last recorded119,822 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,822 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,218 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight play in rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 105,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 105,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,899 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,806 miles

Central heatshield insecure likely to become detached

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear low but cannot be visually assessed. Brake calliper carrier design obscuring positive view of brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,632 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,708 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 84,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,575 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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AF06 XBR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF06 XBR, 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 AF06 XBR registered?

AF06 XBR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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