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KS56 UNM

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,396 mi
Last recorded71,396 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector74,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing but lamp is working

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has seepage of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 56,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 45,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 42,509 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,798 miles

front tyres worn low

o/s/r brake discs scored

rear brake pads worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,886 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,297 miles

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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KS56 UNM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS56 UNM, 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 KS56 UNM registered?

KS56 UNM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is KS56 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 UNM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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