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BX56 FYS

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid98,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 152,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 148,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,950 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 132,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,126 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 105,206 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2019 105,206 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,115 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,114 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj worn excessivley (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,571 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,085 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,271 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,014 miles

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

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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BX56 FYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 FYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BX56 FYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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