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AO56 DPX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

both rear tyres misshaped on the inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,517 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,418 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,875 miles

Park brake travel

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 DPX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

AO56 DPX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is AO56 DPX safe to buy?

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