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AP55 CLJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,352 mi
Last recorded166,352 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 166,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 156,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 105,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,371 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 80,863 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2011 68,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AP55 CLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP55 CLJ, 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 AP55 CLJ registered?

AP55 CLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is AP55 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 CLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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