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AK56 DKD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,887 mi
Last recorded253,887 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 253,887 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight free play

Nearside Rear Upper strut top mount corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 253,887 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubbers are snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight free play

Nearside Rear Upper strut top mount corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 239,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 239,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure catching suspension (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 225,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 225,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 211,429 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 186,750 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 154,246 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 154,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,017 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
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AK56 DKD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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