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AX55 HLJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 HLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,163 miles

all brakes in poor condition

both front tyres worn on edges to limit

play in both rear arm top bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,456 miles

brakes corroded on edges

wear in rear arn bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brakes corroded on edges

wear in rear arn bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2015 122,689 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,462 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 116,460 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 4 Feb 2013 109,957 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,134 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,636 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 HLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

AX55 HLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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