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AJ06 AEW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,805 mi
Last recorded172,805 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 172,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 164,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords middle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

side skirts making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Apr 2021 160,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has two cuts in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2021 160,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has two cuts in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2020 157,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

fuel filter damp

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 24 Apr 2020 157,656 miles

fuel filter damp

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,862 miles

front pads 50% wearing

rear pads 50% wearing

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 15 Apr 2019 152,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front pads 50% wearing

rear pads 50% wearing

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,897 miles

underbody and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 137,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 128,258 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,080 miles

drivers seat belt is slow to return. slightly frayied also

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,059 miles

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

drivers seat belt is slow to return. slightly frayied also

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,727 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link has play in the ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,714 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 AEW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AEW, 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 AEW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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