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AJ06 XYH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,919 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2024 148,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,758 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,270 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,652 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 110,198 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 110,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 100,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 96,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 96,632 miles

Emissions not tested rear box missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 92,016 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 86,849 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slight smear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,574 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,030 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 XYH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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