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AJ06 AEM

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,179 mi
Last recorded205,179 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 205,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 201,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 185,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 180,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 173,076 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 173,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 164,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 164,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 157,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 156,820 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 156,522 miles

eml light on and front disc slightly pitted

Pass 28 May 2014 154,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scored and chipped

Pass 29 May 2013 138,120 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 110,720 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 110,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 63,083 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 AEM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEM, 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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AJ06 AEM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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