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AV06 ORT

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ORT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 137,746 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 137,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,202 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,039 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,039 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,682 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,811 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,544 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

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 ORT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

AV06 ORT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AV06 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 ORT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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