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HV56 AKG

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

316,064 mi
Last recorded316,064 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid118,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 AKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 316,064 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 311,469 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 311,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 311,262 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 311,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 292,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 265,822 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 265,819 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 241,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 221,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 201,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 201,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 178,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 178,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 156,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 126,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,451 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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HV56 AKG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,161 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV56 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV56 AKG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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