2006 SAAB 9-32.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record of passes for the last six years. The most recent test conducted in November 2022 at 133,498 miles recorded no defects whatsoever, indicating a period of consistent maintenance under the current ownership pattern. However, as the last MOT is now over three years old, the vehicle is significantly overdue and requires immediate testing to ensure the mechanical condition has not deteriorated since the last clearance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,675 miles per year. The data shows a steady progression, moving from 86,540 miles in September 2012 to 133,498 miles in late 2022. This low annual usage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy long-distance stress, which preserves the drivetrain but often masks age-related degradation of rubber components and seals that may dry out or perish despite the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering geometry due to recurring issues noted in the earlier history. Between 2014 and 2016, the tester repeatedly flagged inner tyre wear on the offside rear and slight play in the offside power rack. These symptoms indicate persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and steering components that may resurface. Additionally, the oil leak recorded in 2013 should be visually verified again to ensure no significant weeping has developed in the engine seals or gearbox housing in the years since.