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AX55 FTO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,389 mi
Last recorded173,389 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 173,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 173,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 156,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,331 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 138,331 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,001 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

N/S/R reflector cracked.

O/S/R & N/S/R upper arm bushes have slight play.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,827 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,082 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 FTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

AX55 FTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AX55 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 FTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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