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AF06 XBJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,984 mi
Last recorded172,984 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 172,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,676 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 167,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 165,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,300 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 156,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 133,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,443 miles

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

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)

temporary fuel cap fitted

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,612 miles

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

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 front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,626 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,030 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,716 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,163 miles

rear tyres have mishape

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 XBJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

AF06 XBJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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