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AAP 2

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 2
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 42,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 36,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,866 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,705 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 30,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,151 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 29,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,689 miles

n/side & o/side front antiroll bar link bar upper dust cover split.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,101 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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AAP 2 is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AAP 2, 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 AAP 2 registered?

AAP 2 is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AAP 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAP 2 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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