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AX06 CGY

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 CGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough Top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,050 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn 2.5mm and bald on inner edges

Front brake discs badly corroded and worn

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,618 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2015 78,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,712 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,946 miles

Front tyres are worn close to legal limit (bald at inner shoulders) and should be replaced soon.

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar drop link has some play in ball joints.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,946 miles

Front tyres are worn close to legal limit (bald at inner shoulders) and should be replaced soon.

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar drop link has some play in ball joints.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,093 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r wing / bumper area.

Both front brake discs badly lipped.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,093 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r wing / bumper area.

Both front brake discs badly lipped.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,949 miles

front brake discs worn

under side of vehicle damp no leak found

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,832 miles

slow punchure in o/s/r tyre

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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AX06 CGY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX06 CGY, 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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AX06 CGY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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