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AF55 ESY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ESY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 79,862 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 67,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle is left hand drive

with ignition off driver side front side light not working (left hand drive car) dip head lights comes on with ignition on in the side position of the switch

Pass 24 May 2013 67,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle is left hand drive

with ignition off driver side front side light not working (left hand drive car) dip head lights comes on with ignition on in the side position of the switch

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AF55 ESY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 ESY registered?

AF55 ESY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ESY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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