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AJ56 MYW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,341 mi
Last recorded135,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,341 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Next to suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate light source reduced

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted but seals tank ok

Fail 29 Apr 2024 133,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from underneath the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 130,277 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 130,258 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 127,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 125,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 118,142 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 118,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 106,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 99,643 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 93,387 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,716 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 7 Mar 2013 80,045 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 75,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,727 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 51,953 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 MYW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ56 MYW, 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 MYW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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