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AK56 FDZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 149,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 142,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,115 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,315 miles

Advise damage on near side rear tyre on outer side wall ok at time of test.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 126,315 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Advise damage on near side rear tyre on outer side wall ok at time of test.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,147 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 108,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,363 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,007 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 69,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK56 FDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 FDZ registered?

AK56 FDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is AK56 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 FDZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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