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AD55 ARX

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

232,034 mi
Last recorded232,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 ARX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 232,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 220,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 210,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 198,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 186,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 175,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 165,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 148,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 124,410 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,668 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,132 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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AD55 ARX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AD55 ARX, 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 AD55 ARX registered?

AD55 ARX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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The MOT history for AD55 ARX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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