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AD55 TYB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,565 mi
Last recorded140,565 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe (7.1.2)

Gearbox/Flywheel Noisy

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 129,196 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe (7.1.2)

Gearbox/Flywheel Noisy

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 128,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing from joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

underside heavily covered in mud making inspection of brake and suspension components difficult

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,328 miles

under side of the vehicle covered in dirt making inspection difficult

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,622 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 112,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 94,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,665 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 TYB 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 73.3%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

AD55 TYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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