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AV56 FXG

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 104,673 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,915 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering wheel has movement due to steering column joint has slight wear/play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,871 miles

Windscreen washer not working front windscreen washers inop. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering wheel has movement due to steering column joint has slight wear/play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective osf seat belt not returning correctly (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp washer inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp washer inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,939 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,669 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,978 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,951 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 FXG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV56 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

AV56 FXG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is AV56 FXG safe to buy?

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