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GV06 KGZ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,536 mi
Last recorded145,536 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 KGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 145,536 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 145,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs showing lipping and corrosion around edges

chip in zone A at 10mm in dia

chips in windscreen

dip lights set at lowest position

n/s/f door check strap insecure

plastic sills

turbo oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 132,185 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs showing lipping and corrosion around edges

chip in zone A at 10mm in dia

chips in windscreen

dip lights set at lowest position

n/s/f door check strap insecure

plastic sills

turbo oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 119,432 miles

slight play both rear upper ball joints

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre rim indicator damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre rim indicator damaged

nearside rear brake light incorrectly positioned

rear number plate loose

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GV06 KGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Grey 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 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 GV06 KGZ, 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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GV06 KGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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