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AK56 FDJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,715 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 85,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,033 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside, HEAVILY perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch fault (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,101 miles

service due

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,300 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are slightly mishaped on the inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres stepped on inner side of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,989 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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 FDJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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