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DA06 SMV

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,794 mi
Last recorded173,794 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid98,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 SMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 173,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2024 173,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2023 169,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 164,622 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 160,122 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 153,113 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 149,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 149,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,250 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTINGS (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTINGS (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 134,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 134,417 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken N/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 115,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,133 miles

Flywheel excessive vibration

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre & worn inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,129 miles

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

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

Flywheel excessive vibration

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre & worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,010 miles

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake travel adjusted

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,825 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake travel adjusted

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,766 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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DA06 SMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 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 DA06 SMV, 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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DA06 SMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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