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AJ06 AEL

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,223 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,394 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 120,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,460 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 118,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,588 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 113,588 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 110,993 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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 Tyre worn to 3mm and starting to wear on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free-play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,335 miles

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,671 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread & 3mm

Offside Rear 3 mm

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,671 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread & 3mm

Offside Rear 3 mm

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,336 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2014 83,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,431 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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AJ06 AEL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ06 AEL, 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 AJ06 AEL registered?

AJ06 AEL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is AJ06 AEL safe to buy?

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