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AE56 WXY

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,638 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 120,542 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal contact with worn out brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 112,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,460 miles

Some of the centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 21 May 2019 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre split / cut on inside bead rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear centre stop lamp deteriorating - 3 bulbs inoperative

Pass 29 May 2018 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn unevenly, wearing thin and perishing

Pass 18 May 2017 87,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 87,961 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small deep cuts in tread

Pass 25 May 2016 81,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,674 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,673 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

slight differnce in rear brake application

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,834 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin / unevenly

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,318 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,373 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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AE56 WXY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE56 WXY, 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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AE56 WXY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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