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AJ06 AFV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 112,647 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,217 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 93,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,152 miles

225/45/R17/94W. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 2.5mm.

Front pads 70% worn.

Rear pads 30% worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,545 miles

225/45/17. Fronts 6mm. Rears 7mm.

Front pads 60% worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads 20% worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,618 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

Sharp object stuck in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,512 miles

both front inner rack slighty play

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 AFV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ06 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

AJ06 AFV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is AJ06 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 AFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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