2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · PX56 OFS
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 182,428 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PX56 OFS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 182,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PX56 OFS Mileage History
- 03/02/2022171,310 mi
- 09/02/2022171,318 mi+8 mi
- 27/06/2023182,074 mi+10,756 mi
- 12/10/2023182,428 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 6,591 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PX56 OFS 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 (PX56 OFS) between February 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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