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AK56 DJF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,468 mi
Last recorded127,468 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,468 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 127,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 111,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing slightly dented

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic lower sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s

Fail 15 Jan 2019 99,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic lower sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,796 miles

Offside Front suspension strut corroded by coil spring

Rear suspension beam corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear lower suspension arm brackets corroded

plastic lower sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s/

Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension strut corroded by coil spring

Rear suspension beam corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear lower suspension arm brackets corroded

plastic lower sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s/

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,982 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2014 80,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 74,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,305 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 33,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 DJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

AK56 DJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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