2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LA55 GWW
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 104,795 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2018.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA55 GWW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2017
- 104,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA55 GWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LA55 GWW) between February 2009 and October 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LA55 GWW Mileage History
- 05/02/200927,309 mi
- 18/01/201035,165 mi+7,856 mi
- 01/02/201142,196 mi+7,031 mi
- 01/02/201142,196 mi
- 09/02/201247,054 mi+4,858 mi
- 11/02/201351,776 mi+4,722 mi
- 06/08/201353,729 mi+1,953 mi
- 04/10/201467,074 mi+13,345 mi
- 04/10/201467,074 mi
- 13/10/201580,573 mi+13,499 mi
- 13/10/201580,573 mi
- 08/10/201692,686 mi+12,113 mi
- 30/09/2017104,795 mi+12,109 mi
- 02/10/2017104,795 mi
Average of roughly 8,954 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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