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AJ06 FRZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,905 mi
Last recorded218,905 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 218,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 209,830 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers, engine covers, under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2021 209,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers, engine covers, under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 199,901 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 186,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 173,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 173,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 162,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 151,196 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 151,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,747 miles

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

forecourt corrosion on all discs

Pass 23 May 2014 128,702 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 120,142 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 111,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,002 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

emission tested to clean

fuel filter cover broken

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 79,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (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 FRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

AJ06 FRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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