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AK56 FDE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,390 miles

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

Offside rear jacking point missing

Fail 29 Sep 2021 131,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear jacking point missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,063 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 129,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,838 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly through to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,946 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly through to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,496 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,976 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,049 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 FDE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

AK56 FDE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AK56 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 FDE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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