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01-D-120229

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,929 mi
Last recorded88,929 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration01-D-120229
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,929 miles

General corrosion to underside

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,715 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 47,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter rusty

n/s handbrake out of adjustment

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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01-D-120229 is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 01-D-120229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 01-D-120229 registered?

01-D-120229 is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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