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LD56 VZS

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 128,067 miles

Exhaust emits slight smoke when exceleration.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to markers

Fail 29 Nov 2012 112,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to markers

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,006 miles

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

Front brake disks worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disks in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2011 110,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disks worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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LD56 VZS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD56 VZS, 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 LD56 VZS registered?

LD56 VZS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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