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A20 PNX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,583 mi
Last recorded167,583 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 167,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 160,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,293 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2012 53,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,217 miles

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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A20 PNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc 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 A20 PNX, 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 A20 PNX registered?

A20 PNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is A20 PNX safe to buy?

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