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DF06 NNC

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector74,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 101,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 3 mm (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 51,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 48,896 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked inner edge worn

Fail 23 May 2017 35,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked inner edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,979 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 28,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,828 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,612 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 22,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,450 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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DF06 NNC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 74,624 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF06 NNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DF06 NNC registered?

DF06 NNC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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