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AV06 ORS

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,490 mi
Last recorded195,490 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ORS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 195,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 184,980 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 184,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 164,113 miles

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

cover sills fitted

eml on

Fail 27 Jul 2013 164,107 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

cover sills fitted

eml on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,362 miles

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

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

engine light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body wet

Fail 9 Jul 2012 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body wet

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,711 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted

under body covers

under body wet

Fail 3 Jul 2010 92,439 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f tyre just on limit at time of test

rear tyres feathered on inside edges

slight wear on outer caseing of brake flexy hose

Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,439 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f tyre just on limit at time of test

rear tyres feathered on inside edges

slight wear on outer caseing of brake flexy hose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,723 miles

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

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 ORS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ORS, 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 AV06 ORS registered?

AV06 ORS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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