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AK56 CVV

2006 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 103,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 98,177 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (also perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 98,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (also perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 98,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (also perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,436 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,436 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 2 Sep 2019 82,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,763 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,563 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,464 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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AK56 CVV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK56 CVV, 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 AK56 CVV registered?

AK56 CVV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AK56 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 CVV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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