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GV56 CVC

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a70,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 101,648 miles

Windscreen washer not working both. (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 99,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,656 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,757 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres near wear bars.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,732 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,200 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,498 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check/adjust

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,760 miles

front discs wear evident

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Nov 2010 43,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear bumper reflector broken

Fail 18 Nov 2009 33,136 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear bumper reflector broken

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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GV56 CVC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV56 CVC, 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.

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GV56 CVC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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