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AV56 OCO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,435 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wall starting to crack

temperary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r inner tyre wall starting to crack

temperary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Rear most exhaust box heavily corroded at join

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Rear most exhaust box heavily corroded at join

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 92,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,551 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 OCO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

AV56 OCO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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