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FV06 XBY

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,197 mi
Last recorded56,197 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a70,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 XBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 54,511 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 54,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,671 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,243 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,705 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,415 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 21,950 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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FV06 XBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 70,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV06 XBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 XBY registered?

FV06 XBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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