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AK56 CVW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,834 mi
Last recorded136,834 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,834 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 136,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,197 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 127,197 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 127,179 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pads below 1.5 (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust flexi split (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2021 119,707 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear both shockabsorber upper mountings corosoin

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,810 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 26 Nov 2014 91,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,391 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 CVW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK56 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

AK56 CVW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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