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AE06 CON

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,878 mi
Last recorded223,878 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 CON
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 223,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 203,711 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 203,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 186,630 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 186,630 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 167,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres getting close to limits

front wipers getting worn

o/s/r tyre edged

rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,687 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres getting close to limits

front wipers getting worn

o/s/r tyre edged

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,960 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,960 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,383 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,383 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Mar 2009 22,325 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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AE06 CON is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AE06 CON, 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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AE06 CON is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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