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A15 DYF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,741 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 136,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 134,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 143,999 miles

All brake discs display heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Anti roll bar vertical link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake discs display heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AND OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AND OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,161 miles

front subframe corroding.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,117 miles

Brake discs slightly rusting due to lack of use (Car Sales)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,032 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A15 DYF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A15 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 DYF registered?

A15 DYF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is A15 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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