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AX06 CHY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,076 mi
Last recorded194,076 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 CHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 194,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 194,076 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 183,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 183,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 179,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 179,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 174,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 174,393 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 167,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 167,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 159,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 156,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 140,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

rear brake pads worn close to the min legal limit of 1.5mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

rear brake pads worn close to the min legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,849 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread, deteriorated and cracked within tread, recomend replacement

offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked within tread, recomend replacement

Pass 12 Jul 2010 122,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,478 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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AX06 CHY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CHY, 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 AX06 CHY registered?

AX06 CHY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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