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AV56 GZX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 138,786 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On legal limit. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,185 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam. (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever seized on caliper. (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,260 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,258 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,133 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,563 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,246 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 GZX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

AV56 GZX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is AV56 GZX safe to buy?

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