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AY06 MVM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,103 mi
Last recorded198,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 MVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 198,103 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 198,103 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 183,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EGR pipe leaking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 183,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EGR pipe leaking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 170,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in nearside outer drive shaft joint

Fail 11 Sep 2013 170,934 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in nearside outer drive shaft joint

Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,160 miles

slight play rear nearside suspension bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2012 143,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play rear nearside suspension bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 114,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 98,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,416 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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AY06 MVM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AY06 MVM, 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 AY06 MVM registered?

AY06 MVM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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