2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · FL56 TVD
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 92,545 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL56 TVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 92,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL56 TVD 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 (FL56 TVD) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
FL56 TVD Mileage History
- 03/10/202359,721 mi
- 03/10/202359,721 mi
- 15/10/202462,518 mi+2,797 mi
- 14/10/202592,177 mi+29,659 mi
- 27/11/202592,545 mi+368 mi
Average of roughly 15,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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