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AJ06 AEU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,351 mi
Last recorded185,351 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 185,351 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 185,351 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both not working (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,564 miles

o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

stonechips in screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 163,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 154,714 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2013 145,237 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

stonechips in screen

Fail 26 Apr 2013 145,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

stonechips in screen

Pass 8 May 2012 135,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 122,860 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 99,762 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 73,861 miles

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

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 AEU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

AJ06 AEU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is AJ06 AEU safe to buy?

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