MOT Status
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155,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested because of broken front spring and top mounting (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front exhaust heat shield loose
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
coolant leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolant leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both inner steering rack arms have room advice change soon
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and just starting to go outer shape
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both inner steering rack arms have room advice change soon
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and just starting to go outer shape
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r tyre worn inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF06 LVV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?
AF06 LVV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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