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AV56 OCH

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,383 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 107,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,837 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,387 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,163 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 OCH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 OCH registered?

AV56 OCH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AV56 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 OCH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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