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AB02 AOB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 AOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 111,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,065 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,058 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,058 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,026 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,187 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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AB02 AOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB02 AOB, 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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AB02 AOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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