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AV56 HBC

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,055 mi
Last recorded123,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 114,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 113,002 miles

body damage

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,163 miles

diesel fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,996 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,588 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust damaged (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to both front tyres on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2014 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2012 57,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,204 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 HBC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

AV56 HBC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AV56 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 HBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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