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AF06 XAW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 83,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn/fethering on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parkbrake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,245 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parkbrake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,414 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,197 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

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 XAW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 XAW registered?

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

Is AF06 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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