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AF06 AFJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,843 mi
Last recorded73,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 AFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,843 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 71,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,723 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,714 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 66,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,534 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 60,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 60,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,977 miles

front tyres approx 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,047 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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AF06 AFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF06 AFJ, 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 AF06 AFJ registered?

AF06 AFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is AF06 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 AFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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