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AY06 XPO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,926 mi
Last recorded202,926 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 202,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid appears dirty & contaminated

Exhaust system has several slight leaks

Front & Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp slight 'dim'

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak/s noted

Rear Brake pads starting to wear thin

Rear Exhaust heatshield broken & insecure

Several areas heavy corrosion evident

Various suspension bushes & mountings perishing, deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 195,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 194,426 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 186,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 164,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 156,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,752 miles

Font number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 XPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

AY06 XPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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