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AK56 FEG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,997 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing low nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 139,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing low nail in tyre

Rear brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,668 miles

Fuel filter covered in diesel.

Horn slightly harsh.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,798 miles

clutch release bearing noisy

engine oil close to minimum level

n/s/r tyre worn low, cracking and perishing

rear brake discs worn and corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,794 miles

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

clutch release bearing noisy

engine oil close to minimum level

n/s/r tyre worn low, cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,689 miles

fuel filter damp

outer sills covered by trims

undertrays fitted obscuring test componants

Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filter damp

outer sills covered by trims

undertrays fitted obscuring test componants

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,055 miles

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

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

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

diesel leak from fuel filter

Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

diesel leak from fuel filter

front discs worn

front pads low 2mm

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,322 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,316 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK56 FEG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

AK56 FEG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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