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AD56 EWK

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,979 mi
Last recorded159,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,537 miles

exhaust corrsion

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,562 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,956 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,793 miles

center exhaust bracket missing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AD56 EWK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD56 EWK, 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 AD56 EWK registered?

AD56 EWK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is AD56 EWK safe to buy?

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