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AJ06 FRX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,371 mi
Last recorded145,371 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 FRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,371 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 28 Oct 2016 136,557 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Mil light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Worn edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 136,554 miles

Fuel tank leaking Plus fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split & smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Mil light on dash

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracks all round (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Worn edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 129,457 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

eml on

Fail 16 Oct 2015 129,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

eml on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

MIL light staying on Dash ADVICE ONLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 120,854 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

MIL light staying on Dash ADVICE ONLY

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,979 miles

engine light on

nearside front headlamp has condensation

offside rear tyre stepped on inner

Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,566 miles

engine check light on

noise from gearbox/dual mass area

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,640 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,640 miles

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

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 FRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

AJ06 FRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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