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AV56 FXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,868 mi
Last recorded125,868 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 97,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2018 82,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2018 82,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Upper shock absorber mount cracked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,084 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,139 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on the sidewall.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,621 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 FXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

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