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AK56 CWR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 185,875 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

N/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inside edge.

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 185,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

N/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 158,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Noise from transmission

engine management warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2013 158,215 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Noise from transmission

Pass 12 Oct 2012 128,257 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 128,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 128,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres have large cuts in the outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,793 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,811 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,500 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK56 CWR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CWR, 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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AK56 CWR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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