2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LD06 DDU
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 144,397 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD06 DDU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 144,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD06 DDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LD06 DDU) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
LD06 DDU Mileage History
- 21/02/2022139,146 mi
- 09/05/2022139,933 mi+787 mi
- 09/05/2023144,397 mi+4,464 mi
- 09/05/2023144,397 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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