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AJ56 HFC

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,366 mi
Last recorded162,366 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 162,366 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 162,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 152,074 miles

under tray fitted some components could not be inspected

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 141,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,598 miles

Diesel around fuel filter but there appears not to be a leak

Front discs lipped

Oil leak from oil filter seal

Rear discs pitted

Slight play in OSF lower arm ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,687 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,682 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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AJ56 HFC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ56 HFC, 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 AJ56 HFC registered?

AJ56 HFC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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