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AA56 CAL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 CAL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 150,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,522 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 115,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 115,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 103,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 103,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,972 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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AA56 CAL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AA56 CAL, 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 AA56 CAL registered?

AA56 CAL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AA56 CAL safe to buy?

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