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DN06 UWP

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 UWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,718 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock asborbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock asborbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,606 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,773 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,590 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 67,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,572 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre buld on outer edge

offside front tyre nealy buld on outer edge

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,408 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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DN06 UWP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,096 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN06 UWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN06 UWP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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