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AD06 AZF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,063 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to o/s/f floor sharp edge

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 AZF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AZF, 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 AZF registered?

AD06 AZF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is AD06 AZF safe to buy?

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