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AV56 OCE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,226 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 60,989 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 60,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,090 miles

Front tyre treads getting cracked.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 41,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,672 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 15,204 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,650 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 OCE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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