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AJ56 HFR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,862 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 132,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,323 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,521 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,379 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,527 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,043 miles

EML light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,023 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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AJ56 HFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ56 HFR, 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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AJ56 HFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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