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AK56 FDL

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,448 miles

Nearside head light faded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked 225/45/17

Offside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked 225/45/17

Offside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,884 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,426 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 FDL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

AK56 FDL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AK56 FDL safe to buy?

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