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AV06 EHZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,742 mi
Last recorded152,742 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 EHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 152,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 152,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 145,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 145,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 140,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 138,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,071 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 127,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 122,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,298 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge

S crew in near-side rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2015 110,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 100,781 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 89,090 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 71,771 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 71,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 55,710 miles

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape and getting close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre is starting to wear in the center of the tyre

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,694 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

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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AV06 EHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 EHZ, 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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AV06 EHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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