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EX56 DZB

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,894 mi
Last recorded84,894 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector74,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 DZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push on cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,602 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,602 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,219 miles

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

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

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)

corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

corrosion on all underside components and chassis

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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EX56 DZB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX56 DZB, 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 EX56 DZB registered?

EX56 DZB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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