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AK56 DKF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,877 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,099 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,038 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 97,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,083 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,967 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,941 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 DKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

AK56 DKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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