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AO56 DPN

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,765 mi
Last recorded153,765 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 148,619 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 148,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,856 miles

Front shocks absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 141,052 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 131,180 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 130,831 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,550 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 121,549 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DPN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

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

Is AO56 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DPN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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