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AK06 MZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 158,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 158,791 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 127,880 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 127,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Front Chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 116,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,669 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,692 miles

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

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

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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AK06 MZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK06 MZL, 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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AK06 MZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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