2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · RV56 DFP
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 138,494 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV56 DFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 138,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV56 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (RV56 DFP) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
RV56 DFP Mileage History
- 05/09/2022125,016 mi
- 11/09/2023138,490 mi+13,474 mi
- 11/09/2023138,494 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13,259 miles per year across 3 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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