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AV56 XCK

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,875 mi
Last recorded174,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 174,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 174,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Jan 2022 164,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2021 158,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,074 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit inner 3/4

slight front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 24 May 2018 129,561 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre (outer 3/4 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre close to limit inner 3/4

slight front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 25 May 2017 119,221 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 119,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,238 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,413 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,610 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 XCK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCK, 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 XCK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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