2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LE06 ADO
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 132,283 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE06 ADO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 132,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE06 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LE06 ADO) between August 2009 and April 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LE06 ADO Mileage History
- 10/08/200926,673 mi
- 20/04/201230,915 mi+4,242 mi
- 23/04/201230,915 mi
- 09/04/201335,086 mi+4,171 mi
- 21/09/201337,233 mi+2,147 mi
- 27/09/201449,844 mi+12,611 mi
- 27/08/201560,660 mi+10,816 mi
- 06/09/201783,580 mi+22,920 mi
- 15/09/201895,304 mi+11,724 mi
- 25/09/201895,559 mi+255 mi
- 19/09/2019106,650 mi+11,091 mi
- 23/09/2019106,673 mi+23 mi
- 20/10/2021137,798 mi+31,125 mi
- 22/03/2023122,847 mi-14,951 mi
- 23/03/2023122,859 mi+12 mi
- 23/04/2024127,278 mi+4,419 mi
- 23/04/2025132,252 mi+4,974 mi
- 24/04/2025132,283 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 6,725 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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