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AO56 DSE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arce rough (duck taped over)

flywheel noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015
Fail 13 Aug 2015 78,554 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,331 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)

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 DSE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

Is AO56 DSE safe to buy?

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