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A12 SFN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers slighly smearing

offside front outer tyre badly scrubbed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,999 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A12 SFN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A12 SFN, 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 A12 SFN registered?

A12 SFN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A12 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SFN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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