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AY06 XPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,373 mi
Last recorded156,373 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 156,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,771 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

oil leak close to excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

oil leak close to excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to the tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,135 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 XPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

AY06 XPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AY06 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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