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AK56 NYA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,371 mi
Last recorded126,371 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 125,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 118,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,244 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mounting bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,829 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure at the end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front evidence of coil spring fouling body during suspension compression, other wise appears seated correctly

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure at the end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front evidence of coil spring fouling body during suspension compression, other wise appears seated correctly

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock absorber attachment badly corroded although not seriously weakend or likey to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,976 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Evidence of coil spring fouling body during suspension compression, otherwise appears seated correctly.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle sticking slightly.

Rear Both offside and nearside upper shock absorber attachments badly deteriorated/corroded although not seriously weakened or likely to fail.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,735 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 2 Oct 2018 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 7 Jul 2017 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,043 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 19,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 NYA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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