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LA56 DCX

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,319 mi
Last recorded87,319 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 DCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,319 miles

Front number plate slightly faded

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,610 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side skirts fitted sills not checked

Slight fuel weep from around fuel filter area

Pass 21 Nov 2015 60,150 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Fail 21 Nov 2015 60,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out Of Shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,112 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 29 Nov 2014 50,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,206 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,313 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LA56 DCX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA56 DCX, 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 LA56 DCX registered?

LA56 DCX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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