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AY06 XPM

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,776 miles

Slight exhaust leak from front exhaust flex

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 144,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight exhaust leak from front exhaust flex

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 119,896 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn

stone chip in zone b

Fail 29 Mar 2013 119,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

front pads worn

stone chip in zone b

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,193 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2011 94,193 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,347 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 XPM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

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

Is AY06 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XPM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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