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AJ56 WDD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,872 mi
Last recorded212,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 212,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,367 miles

tyres all round getting low

underside showing signs of corroision

Fail 4 Jul 2019 111,396 miles

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

tyres all round getting low

underside showing signs of corroision

Pass 25 Nov 2017 189,615 miles

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

sills covered with side skirts

Fail 25 Nov 2017 189,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sills covered with side skirts

Pass 8 Dec 2016 177,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner & outer (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 165,645 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 155,596 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 147,083 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 147,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,077 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 117,559 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,668 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 WDD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDD, 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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What year was AJ56 WDD registered?

AJ56 WDD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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