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AO56 DOH

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,303 mi
Last recorded145,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 145,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2021 145,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to test flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2020 136,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,623 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 95,607 miles

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

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

Rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,125 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 13 Nov 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,337 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

catalyst exhaust section at the flexable joint starting to blow slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,074 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,525 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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AO56 DOH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DOH, 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 AO56 DOH registered?

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

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