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AX55 FTD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 141,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 141,340 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 139,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,485 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,503 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 123,503 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,381 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres just started to scuff inner/outer edges (low tyre pressures??)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,824 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,946 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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AX55 FTD 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX55 FTD, 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 AX55 FTD registered?

AX55 FTD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is AX55 FTD safe to buy?

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