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AD06 AYJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,727 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 1 Jun 2016 162,727 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front sidelamps (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low Both beams (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 152,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 17 May 2014 122,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,212 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 83,597 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,597 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,460 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,831 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 38,878 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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AD06 AYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD06 AYJ, 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 AD06 AYJ registered?

AD06 AYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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