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AJ06 FSO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,049 mi
Last recorded152,049 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 FSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 152,049 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,030 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken, but system still supported

Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,030 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken, but system still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,741 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,650 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 133,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,417 miles

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

underside rusty suspension rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2016 124,750 miles

Front brake pads very much on limit

Offside rear lower suspension arm slight play

Rear brake pads close to limit

Washers weak

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads very much on limit

Offside rear lower suspension arm slight play

Rear brake pads close to limit

Washers weak

Pass 9 May 2015 112,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 106,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 97,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,617 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,124 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,109 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,437 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 3 Apr 2009 29,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AJ06 FSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSO, 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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AJ06 FSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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