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AV56 OCB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 121,964 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 117,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted with sealing device

Pass 17 May 2018 103,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,460 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 86,952 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 86,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,155 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 53,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,452 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 OCB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

AV56 OCB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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