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EK55 ZZO

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,301 mi
Last recorded175,301 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 175,301 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2023 175,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 174,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 163,263 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 148,758 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 148,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 138,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 138,232 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform

both track rods have play

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 131,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform

both track rods have play

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,296 miles

o/s/f droplink has slightly play

Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,296 miles

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

o/s/f droplink has slightly play

Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,580 miles

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

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

all brake discs very rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2011 92,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake discs very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,482 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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EK55 ZZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 ZZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EK55 ZZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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