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AK56 DHZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 29,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 DHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

AK56 DHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AK56 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 DHZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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