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AJ06 AFU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,266 mi
Last recorded135,266 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 135,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 135,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 133,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,607 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 130,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,306 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 103,989 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,692 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust supports corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust supports corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre small cracks

rear exhaust box support quiet corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,786 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear both sides tyres small cracks

rear exhaust support quiet corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,674 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,674 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,693 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 6 Sep 2010 49,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,325 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre on ( 2.5mm ), legal limit 1.6mm.

2) N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( worn on outer edge ).

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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AJ06 AFU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ06 AFU, 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 AJ06 AFU registered?

AJ06 AFU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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