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AJ56 MZP

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,397 mi
Last recorded190,397 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 MZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 190,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge.

engine management light illuminated.

various stone chips on front windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 164,843 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 164,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,067 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,903 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,393 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)

lip on front brake discs

lip on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,493 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,493 miles

rear brakes getting low

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 MZP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ56 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

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

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