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AJ06 AFO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,535 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn bad on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,175 miles

rear seats folded down--seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

heatshield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,299 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

heatshield loose

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 AFO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFO, 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 AFO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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