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AO56 DNN

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,002 mi
Last recorded194,002 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 194,002 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 194,001 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 189,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 185,139 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,681 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 158,059 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay not sure what oil it is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,136 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flex

slight wetness in area of steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 134,200 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,163 miles

Emissions 0.00

Pass 2 May 2013 87,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 87,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 67,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

suspected fuel leak from fuel filter

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc's lipped & corrode quite excessivly !!!

offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!

offside rear brake disc's started to corrode up quite alot !!!

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,117 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & small cut on tread section !!!

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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AO56 DNN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 DNN, 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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AO56 DNN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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