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AV56 GZZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,702 mi
Last recorded175,702 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 175,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 150,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 137,198 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,057 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,553 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,379 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,023 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 GZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

AV56 GZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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