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SAAB 9-32006 · 1.9L DIESEL

RN55 ABF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2006 SAAB 9-3? It's a DIESEL with a 1910cc engine showing 107,585 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/12/2025
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2006
Engine
1910cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clean record across the most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted in December 2024 at 107,585 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a minor failure in December 2023 which was rectified immediately to achieve a pass ten miles later, suggesting the current owner is proactive in addressing test-related issues as they arise. The recorded mileage is notably low for a vehicle of twenty years, averaging approximately 5,379 miles per annum. Data shows a consistent usage pattern, such as the 2,332 miles covered between February 2022 and December 2022, and another 7,544 miles between December 2022 and December 2023. While low mileage reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests on an older vehicle can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals due to lack of movement. Given the absence of recorded adviseories in the final two tests, a physical inspection should focus on common structural weak points for this era of Saab. A buyer must specifically check the integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches for corrosion, which is a common failure irrespective of mileage. Because the car has seen low use, the condition of the tyre sidewalls for cracking and way bushes should be scrutinized, as these parts age over time rather than strictly through mechanical friction.

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60
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clean record across the most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted in December 2024 at 107,585 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a minor failure in December 2023 which was rectified immediately to achieve a pass ten miles later, suggesting the current owner is proactive in addressing test-related issues as they arise. The recorded mileage is notably low for a vehicle of twenty years, averaging approximately 5,379 miles per annum. Data shows a consistent usage pattern, such as the 2,332 miles covered between February 2022 and December 2022, and another 7,544 miles between December 2022 and December 2023. While low mileage reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests on an older vehicle can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals due to lack of movement. Given the absence of recorded adviseories in the final two tests, a physical inspection should focus on common structural weak points for this era of Saab. A buyer must specifically check the integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches for corrosion, which is a common failure irrespective of mileage. Because the car has seen low use, the condition of the tyre sidewalls for cracking and way bushes should be scrutinized, as these parts age over time rather than strictly through mechanical friction.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2006 Saab 9-3 (RN55 ABF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2022 to December 2024, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Saab has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.

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