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A13 DXW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 112,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,516 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,243 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 82,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering rack tiebar ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,018 miles

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r tyre tread worn away on edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r tyre tread worn away on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre has a cut to inner wall not exposing cords

Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre has a cut to inner wall not exposing cords

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,527 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn away on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 28,901 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,901 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall.

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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A13 DXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A13 DXW, 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 A13 DXW registered?

A13 DXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is A13 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DXW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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