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AJ06 FSN

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,840 mi
Last recorded100,840 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 FSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,840 miles

Main beam switch was slow to work

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 97,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracking along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,387 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function pivot bearing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,264 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 62,556 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 62,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,858 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 44,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 37,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,096 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 FSN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

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

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