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AF06 CXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter damp in fluid- no visual leak

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to lightly wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filter damp in fluid- no visual leak

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ,bald on edges,225/45r17 Prestivo (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , upper boomerang arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,312 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 94w michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side tyres worn / bald on inner edge and worn unevenly high and low spots on tread area.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , boomerang arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arm inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,184 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,814 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 CXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

AF06 CXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is AF06 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 CXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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