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AY06 XPT

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,981 mi
Last recorded182,981 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 182,981 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 182,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 177,774 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 168,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 155,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 142,996 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2011 124,210 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 106,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 90,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside driveshaft bearing missing

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 XPT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

AY06 XPT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is AY06 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XPT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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