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ExpiredMileage
169,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple small leaks from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside, especially rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Until full pressure is reached (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bracket broken/corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bracket broken/corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both inner face (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight damage to o/s rear light
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
off side rear light unit slightly damaged but does show white light
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ56 NAE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NAE, 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 NAE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2006.
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