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AK56 CVX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,179 mi
Last recorded248,179 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 248,179 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 248,179 miles

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 248,023 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 236,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 221,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 200,108 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 200,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 180,418 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 157,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 138,727 miles

both rear 225/45ZR17Y tyres wearing on outer edges

front number plate starting to show signs of deterioration

offside front 225/45ZR17Y tyre approx 2.5mm

superficial cut in nearside front 225/45ZR17Y tyre outer wall, and tyre approx 2.5mm

Fail 24 Jul 2012 138,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front 225/45ZR17Y tyre approx 2.5mm

both rear 225/45ZR17Y tyres wearing on outer edges

front number plate starting to show signs of deterioration

superficial cut in nearside front 225/45ZR17Y tyre outer wall, and tyre approx 2.5mm

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CVX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

AK56 CVX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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