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AK56 DKJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak from fuel filter

Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,316 miles

slight leak from fuel filter

Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,700 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,757 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate have got quite a bit of tread on but they're starting to crack they need replacing soon

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 29,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,429 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 23,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 11,062 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 11,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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 DKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 DKJ registered?

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

Is AK56 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 DKJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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