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AF06 CZZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,672 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,786 miles

Engine management light on

OSF tyre worn on edges

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 133,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

OSF tyre worn on edges

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,980 miles

OSF tyre has a nail in

OSR tyre bald on inner edge and low in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2014 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

OSF tyre has a nail in

OSR tyre bald on inner edge and low in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,504 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,219 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre and getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in n/s rear tyre and getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 23 Feb 2009 58,997 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 CZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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