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AK56 DKN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,418 mi
Last recorded189,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 189,418 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 189,388 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear floor areas corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 109,347 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 186,201 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has a small split in (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 179,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside Front tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside wiper blade ends split

Fail 7 Oct 2015 179,289 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower end missing (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside Front tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 27 Oct 2014 170,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 153,825 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 140,708 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DKN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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