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AJ06 SLZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,197 mi
Last recorded175,197 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 175,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 166,847 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 157,082 miles

air con condenser bent

n/s/f bumper grille missing

oil leak from engine area

radiator leaking and bent

Fail 2 Sep 2016 156,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air con condenser bent

n/s/f bumper grille missing

oil leak from engine area

radiator leaking and bent

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre pressure looks low.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

n/s/f bumper grille missing.

radiator leaking coolant.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre pressure looks low.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

n/s/f bumper grille missing.

radiator leaking coolant.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 139,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2014 139,654 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,616 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 119,616 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 49,697 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 49,691 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 37,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,134 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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AJ06 SLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

AJ06 SLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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