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AY06 XPJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 178,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 158,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 138,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,219 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XPJ 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 92.3%.

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 AY06 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

AY06 XPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is AY06 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XPJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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