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FY06 UOL

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,442 mi
Last recorded167,442 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,442 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 167,442 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 165,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 161,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 156,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 150,554 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,730 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,949 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,386 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 127,386 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,791 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 119,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,432 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,281 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,281 miles

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

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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FY06 UOL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 95,218 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 UOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FY06 UOL registered?

FY06 UOL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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