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AJ56 HFT

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,407 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 120,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users poss from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear hub top bush slight play/movement

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

rear tyres winters

Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge also a winter (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

Offside Rear tyre cracked & scrubbed on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak on gearbox ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,839 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 92,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 79,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,366 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 HFT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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