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AK56 DHG

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,375 miles

fuel tank area damp ?

Fail 8 Aug 2024 128,375 miles

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

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

fuel tank area damp ?

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,686 miles

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 29 Jul 2019 88,751 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 88,751 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,573 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,573 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 29 Aug 2018 88,559 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread stepping (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,223 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,219 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,789 miles

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,421 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge split but no cords showing ....

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished on outside wall

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 DHG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

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

Is AK56 DHG safe to buy?

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