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AV56 FWN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,341 mi
Last recorded170,341 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 165,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 165,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 158,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 152,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,255 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,256 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 135,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,971 miles

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

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

Front brake imbalance of 23% max allowed is 25%.

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,129 miles

Slight play in o/s/r upper trailing arm bush.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,511 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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AV56 FWN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV56 FWN, 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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AV56 FWN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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