2006 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LB56 KFC

The vehicle is currently in an unroadworthy state following a failed MOT on June 10, 2026, at 136,876 miles. While the car maintained a clean record through 2024, the recent failure reveals significant mechanical neglect including a fractured nearside rear coil spring and corroded underbody and suspension. The maintenance trend is currently worsening, as the vehicle has moved from minor bulb and tyre issues in previous years to structural and suspension failures within a very short window of operation. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2023, the car covered 4,554 miles, suggesting relatively low-intensity use. However, the gap between the December 2024 pass and the June 2026 failure shows only 1,423 miles driven, yet the vehicle suffered a critical spring failure and significant corrosion issues. This suggests that while the mileage is low, the components may be aging or being ignored until a formal test occurs. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the undercarriage to assess the extent of the corrosion flagged in the 2026 test, as structural rust on a Saab of this age often affects mounting areas that are costly to repair. The history shows recurring tyre issues, including exposed cords and inner splits in 2022 and 2023, indicating a pattern of delaying basic preventative maintenance. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and SRS electronics, as previous failures in these areas during 2022 suggest that the engine management and safety systems have not always been prioritized by the previous owners.