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2006 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration FE06YRM
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2790cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,190 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Wing Corrosion Both
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- In General Underneath Suspension Parts Subframe Chassis Corroded
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,529 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- underbody surface rust
- Rear wheel arches corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front bumper damaged but not sharp edges
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both wings corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,151 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,800 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Under-body covered in heavily sealant
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,800 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-body covered in heavily sealant
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- heat shield insecure
- exhaust flxi joint deteriorated
- exhaust clamps corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- heat shield insecure
- exhaust flxi joint deteriorated
- exhaust clamps corroded
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,581 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,323 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,557 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,416 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 5 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind bumper (1.9.2a)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,081 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,327 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,916 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 5 Jun 20263 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,840 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,319 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,459 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,997 MI
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FE06YRM was registered on 2006-03-10
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