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274X617

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X617
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,983 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 140,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left hand (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working right hand (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour right hand - discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,794 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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274X617 is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X617, 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 274X617 registered?

274X617 is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is 274X617 safe to buy?

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