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AF06 BYA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,777 mi
Last recorded66,777 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 56,594 miles

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

repair done to o/s/front tyre outer wall,unable to see extent of damage or repair

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,020 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

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 BYA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

AF06 BYA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 BYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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