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AP56 DHO

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,783 mi
Last recorded67,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,783 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Ns & os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Ns & os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 63,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,402 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on boarder line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,825 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 55,825 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,307 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Front tyre is cracking due to age

Fail 13 Feb 2016 41,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre is cracking due to age

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,465 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre runflat damage to inner wall

Fail 28 Feb 2015 37,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres tread perished

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre runflat damage to inner wall

Pass 2 Mar 2014 34,079 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre damaged on the bead edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,169 miles

both outter sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,664 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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AP56 DHO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP56 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP56 DHO registered?

AP56 DHO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AP56 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 DHO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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