2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · EX56 OPR
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 106,449 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 OPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2012
- 106,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 OPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (EX56 OPR) between October 2009 and July 2012.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
EX56 OPR Mileage History
- 27/10/200954,723 mi
- 27/10/201076,689 mi+21,966 mi
- 10/10/201194,526 mi+17,837 mi
- 20/07/2012106,449 mi+11,923 mi
- 20/07/2012106,449 mi
Average of roughly 18,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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