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AK56 FDP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 139,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,389 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,389 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,428 miles

2 front tyres very near legal limits

Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,428 miles

2 front tyres very near legal limits

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,868 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 FDP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

AK56 FDP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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