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AV56 FXC

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,136 mi
Last recorded159,136 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 159,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 159,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 143,197 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 129,304 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Nov 2010 57,289 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,556 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 FXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXC, 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 AV56 FXC registered?

AV56 FXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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