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AJ06 AGU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,481 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 96,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,555 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 92,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,257 miles

Central rubber fuel pipe linking metal pipes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged by anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brakets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Central rubber fuel pipe linking metal pipes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged by anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,260 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,278 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,970 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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 AGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

AJ06 AGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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