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LA56 DHJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,887 mi
Last recorded170,887 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 170,887 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 170,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

EML is on

all 4 tyres perished

front brake pads low

oil leak

play n,s,f drop link

Pass 30 Mar 2017 161,692 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 150,794 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside frony tyre has cut in sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 140,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside frony tyre has cut in sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 129,657 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 129,657 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,952 miles

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 DHJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

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

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