MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front hand brake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
horn spring part on factory back order
n/s screen damaged
rear n/plate deterated
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s screen damaged
rear n/plate deterated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
all four brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all four brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AV56 GZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GZM, 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 GZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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