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AD06 DPF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,538 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2011 45,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,020 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,600 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 DPF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD06 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD06 DPF registered?

AD06 DPF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is AD06 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 DPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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